San Benedetto in Subiaco

Today we made a morning trip to Subiaco, about 45 minutes northeast of our base in Anagni. Just outside the town of Subiaco on a mountain cliff is San Benedetto, a monastery built around the cave where St. Benedict spent three years meditating in the 600s AD. It requires a steep walk up a couple switchback roads, but it is absolutely worth it. San Benedetto has an exceptionally beautiful and

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by Jour ~ Monday, April 14, 2008 0 comments

Anagni, City of Popes

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, Anagni Cathedral was a real highlight, thanks to its castle-like appearance and magnificent frescoed crypt. Anagni was the birthplace (and frequent residence) of four popes in the 1200s and its cathedral reflects that importance. South exterior, and handy car park.A fine little Italian car next to the cathedral.Monument to Pope Boniface VIII, commissioned by

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