Shrine of the Sacred Cave of St. Benedict

Name: Shrine of the Sacred Cave of St. Benedict
Address: Via S. Benedetto, snc, 00028 Subiaco RM, Italy, Subiaco, 00028, Italia

4.8/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

Contact Shrine of the Sacred Cave of St. Benedict

Address :	Via S. Benedetto, snc, 00028 Subiaco RM, Italy
Phone :	📞 +97789
Postal code :	00028
Website :	http://www.monasterosanbenedettosubiaco.it/
Categories :	Tourist attraction , Monastery , Shrine ,
City :	Subiaco
Description :	Fresco-adorned, medieval monastery built into rock, with tours of a cave dedicated to St. Benedict.

Via S. Benedetto, snc, 00028 Subiaco RM, Italy

Best Monastery in Italia

K	Kas on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ One of the most impressive places I have visited in Italy so far. Well worth the trip from Roma. Also don't forget to visit the monastery down in the village plus the river in the valley.
A	Alex R on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazing place. Must visit if you're in the area.
A	Andrea Funtò on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A jewel on the side of the mountain, or better right into it. The upper and lower churches are glorified caves with incredibly beautiful paintings from the XIII century all over. The life of Saint Benedict and many stories from the Gospel as if they were all living in the late middle ages. Dresses, horses and all, in bright colours. And then the only surviving portrait of Saint Francis taken when he was still alive and not a saint yet, during a visit to the Monastery a couple of years before his death. Awesome!!!
S	Simone Rea (Simon) on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ That’s an incredible place to visit , it has everything you were looking for . No words needed when you just look at the picture. You must vis it when you’ll go in Rome
G	Gerard Sylvester on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The sacred caves of St Benedict is a very beautiful place where St Benedict is said to have spent 3 yrs of his life in meditation and prayer. The Monastery is built on the side of a rocky cliff and is a must visit if you are in Subiaco. You can drive to the entrance of the monastery and then a walk of around 100m gets you to the entrance. The guides were excellent, we had Francesca, who gave a detailed description of the history, the painting and the events depicted in the painting. You can leave a donation for the guides at the end of the tour. There is a nice little souvenir shop where you can buy religious objects as well as other things like candies and wines.
g	georginamgo on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Impressive. Equivalent to the basilica of Saint Francis in asissi but a lot smaller and with less people. 4 old monks left in the Monastery and younger volunteers offer these guided tours. Some parts cannot be visited during pandemic. But that doesn't take any of the incredible magic and mysticism of this sanctuary build into the rock. Parking available and clean public toilets
L	Lydia J on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you are looking for 1 day excursion outside of Rome, this is a perfect place! Very calm and peaceful place. Amazing Frescoes inside. Be sure to get in with the guide as they will tell you the detailed history behind this place, frescoes and every corner of this monastery. They do Italian and English guided tour. There is no entrance fee or guide fee, but be sure to leave a donation at the end of the tour :) *Due to covid you have to enter with the guide and you cannot get in to the cave and touch St.Benedict foot. There is also a lovely souvenir shop outside.
P	Paola Paola on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love this place ! It's so full of history, art and a magic atmosphere... If you are looking for a place where to spend half a day wandering between art, culture and spirituality (and why not, good food) this is it ! If you are visiting Italy, cannot miss it !