# Monastery of the Sacro Speco

> A monastery clinging to a cliff above the Aniene gorge, built over the cave where St Benedict lived as a hermit. Its chapels are covered in medieval frescoes;

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A monastery clinging to a cliff above the Aniene gorge, built over the cave where St Benedict lived as a hermit. Its chapels are covered in medieval frescoes; park below and walk up a short path from Santa Scolastica.

- **Nearest town:** Subiaco, Italy
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 41.9167, 13.1087

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