Monastery of Saint Benedict, Benedictine monastery in Subiaco, Italy
The monastery structure extends along the rocky wall of Mount Taleo, incorporating natural caves into its architectural design through multiple levels of construction.
Saint Benedict lived in seclusion within the monastery's cave for three years during the 6th century before establishing his first monastic communities.
The monastery contains extensive 13th and 14th-century frescoes from the Roman Popular School and Sienese School, including the earliest portrait of Saint Francis.
Visitors can access the monastery daily from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The monastery features inscriptions carved into rock, medieval staircases, and chapels built directly into natural cave formations within Mount Taleo.
Location: Subiaco
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Phone: +39077485039
Email: pm-laz@beniculturali.it
Website: http://polomusealelazio.beniculturali.it/index.php?it/262/monastero-di-san-benedetto-sacro-speco
GPS coordinates: 41.91680,13.11840
Latest update: May 13, 2025 06:23
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