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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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.

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November 27, 2022

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Convent built in 1234 by seven Florentine nobles, called the Seven Saints, founders of the order of the Servants of Mary. It is located in an extremely panoramic position and is certainly worth the effort of the climb.

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Monte Senario Sanctuary – Montesenario Ice House loop from Bivigliano

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Montesenario Ice House – Monte Senario Sanctuary loop from Vaglia

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Monte Senario Sanctuary – Montesenario Ice House loop from Quattro Strade

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Elevation 800 m

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Location: Vaglia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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Monte Senario Sanctuary – Montesenario Ice House loop from Bivigliano

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