In the Aniene valley of the Simbruini mountains, Subiaco is the cradle of Western monasticism, where Saint Benedict withdrew to a cave.
Go in April to June and September to October.
- Province
- Roma
- People
- 9,000
The Monastery of San Benedetto clings to the cliff above frescoed chapels and the saint's sacred grotto.
At the table in Lazio
Whole Romanesco artichokes with garlic and mentuccia, cooked head-down in a covered casserole until tender.
Slow-braised beef tail and cheek with tomato, celery, raisins, pine nuts and a little cocoa.
Cannellino di Frascati
Cesanese
Where to stay in Subiaco
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Where next
Rome
About 50 km as the crow flies. Colosseum, Vatican, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain.
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