Subiaco

Subiaco occupies the valley of the Aniene River beneath the Simbruini Mountains in eastern Lazio. The town is closely linked to Saint Benedict, who lived in a cave here in the 6th century; the cliffside Monastery of Sacro Speco developed around that place of retreat. Nearby, the Benedictine monastery of Santa Scolastica is renowned for its medieval monastic heritage and for hosting Italy’s first printing press in 1465. Woods and limestone slopes of the Monti Simbruini Regional Natural Park surround the upper valley, while the old centre retains a distinctly inland Lazio character. Find related webcams in the Aniene valley and across eastern Lazio to build a fuller picture of Subiaco.

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