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Monte Senario Sanctuary

Monte Senario Sanctuary

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Monte Senario Sanctuary

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Location: Vaglia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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1. Buonsollazzo Abbey – Buonsollazzo Abbey loop from Bivigliano

23.9km

07:17

830m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Sanctuary of Monte Senario – Montesenario Ice House loop from Bivigliano

10.9km

03:16

320m

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Montesenario Ice House – Monte Senario Sanctuary loop from Vaglia

18.6km

05:37

590m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Angela Pulliero

July 8, 2022

Expanded and modified several times over the course of history, the Sanctuary of Monte Senario was built in 1234 at the behest of the seven Florentine nobles who founded the order of the Servants of Mary. In the convent distillery the friars still produce excellent liqueurs, including Gemma d'Abeto, whose recipe, which involves the use of silver fir extracts, dates back to 1865.

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aiscrim

September 17, 2019

Monte Senario is a Servite monastery in the comune of Vaglia, near Florence in Tuscany, in central Italy. It stands on the mountain of the same name, on the watershed between the Valdarno to the south and the Mugello to the north. It was established in 1245 by the seven founding members of the Servite order and was the first Servite monastery.

Damiano 🇮🇹

January 24, 2023

The Sanctuary of Monte Senario is a religious complex located on the slopes of Monte Senario, a mountain in the Tuscan region of Italy. It is situated on the Via degli Dei, a popular hiking trail that connects the city of Florence to the mountain.

The Sanctuary is a pilgrimage site for many Catholics, and it is dedicated to the seven holy founders of the Servite order.

The complex includes a church, a monastery, and a number of other buildings, all of which are nestled in the picturesque Tuscan countryside. The church, which dates back to the 13th century, is decorated with frescoes and other artwork.

The monastery, which was built in the 16th century, is home to a community of Servite monks. Visitors can also explore the surrounding area, which is known for its beautiful views and rich wildlife.

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Elevation 800 m

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Tuesday 23 December

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93 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Location: Vaglia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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Monte Senario Sanctuary

1. Buonsollazzo Abbey – Buonsollazzo Abbey loop from Bivigliano

2. Sanctuary of Monte Senario – Montesenario Ice House loop from Bivigliano

3. Montesenario Ice House – Monte Senario Sanctuary loop from Vaglia

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