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Quiet and peaceful San Damiano Convent is where it all began Watch

San Damiano Convent is the birthplace of all holy sites in Assisi. It is the holy ground where St. Francis first received his miraculous ... continue reading

Founded by Charlemagne, Sant'Antimo Abbey is a must see for Tuscany tourists Watch

The gorgeous Sant'Antimo Abbey is a must-see for anyone visiting Tuscany in Italy. Located not far from Siena, the abbey church is an ... continue reading

Visit the Faithful Monks of Casamari Abbey Watch

The Abbey of Casamari (Abbazia di Casamari) is a 13th-century active Cistercian monastery southeast of Rome, in the Italian region of ... continue reading

Abbey of Fossanova seen as magnificent example of Cistercian architecture

The Abbey of Fossanova is a Cistercian abbey with a beautiful church and peaceful cloisters. Considered a magnificent example of ... continue reading

Marienberg is world's highest abbey at 4,400 feet

Marienberg Abbey, also known as Abbazia Monte Maria and Kloster Marienberg is a Benedictine abbey in Italy in the South Tyrol region. ... continue reading

Rebuilt after WW II, Montecassino Monastery remains a testament to St. Benedict Watch

Founded by St. Benedict in 529 AD, Montecassino Monastery has had a long and troubled history, suffering from repeated attacks, pillaging ... continue reading

The Monastery of St. Benedict encourages visitors to pray at Benedict's cave Watch

Surrounded by bountiful natural beauty, the Monastery of St. Benedict in Subiaco in Italy enshrines the cave in which St. Benedict lived ... continue reading

San Galgano Abbey remains amazingly intact today Watch

The Abbey of San Galgano was founded by Cistercian monks from Casamari Abbey in the 13th century. Dedicated to St. Galganus, the abbey ... continue reading

Santa Chiara in Naples survived Allied bombing to greet visitors in modern day Watch

Santa Chiara, one of the largest and most important churches in Naples, Italy was founded in 1310 by Robert the Wise. The church interior ... continue reading

Graceful archways prominent feature of Convento do Carmo Watch

Once Lisbon's greatest convent, the Convento do Carmo was severely damaged in Portugal's 1755 earthquake. Open-air summer orchestral ... continue reading

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