Monte Cassino
Middle Ages

Site of the principal monastery of the Benedictine movement, founded by Benedict of Nursia c. 529.

Market scene from a manuscript
at Monte Cassino

Situated on a remote and imposing prominence, the monastery of Monte Cassino has been the chief house of the Benedictine movement since its community was founded by Benedict of Nursia in the sixth century. The buildings of the complex have been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, most recently during and after World War II. The present abbey was dedicated by Pope Paul VI in 1964.



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