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Monastery of the Sacro Speco – Pope Innocent III, Monastery of Subiaco📷 Carlo Raso, Public domain

Monastery of the Sacro Speco

Subiaco, Italy

History

A monastery clinging to a cliff above the Aniene gorge, built over the cave where St Benedict lived as a hermit. Its chapels are covered in medieval frescoes; park below and walk up a short path from Santa Scolastica.

Nearest town
Subiaco, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
41.9167, 13.1087

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Luisiana CampingCampsite
    4 km from Monastery of the Sacro Speco
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
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  • Agri Camping Terre EqueCampsite
    9 km from Monastery of the Sacro Speco
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  • Camping FiumataCampsite
    16 km from Monastery of the Sacro Speco
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  • EuropingCampsite
    17 km from Monastery of the Sacro Speco
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  • PratareaMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Monastery of the Sacro Speco
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  • Camping VelinoCampsite
    22 km from Monastery of the Sacro Speco
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Monastery of the Sacro Speco?

Monastery of the Sacro Speco is in Subiaco, Italy, at GPS 41.9167, 13.1087. It is about 20 km from Anagni.

Can you camp near Monastery of the Sacro Speco?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Luisiana Camping, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Monastery of the Sacro Speco?

Monastery of the Sacro Speco is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Appian Way, Tivoli and the Castelli Romani.

What is there to see near Monastery of the Sacro Speco?

Places worth a stop nearby: Villa d’Este (26 km), Hadrian’s Villa (28 km), Garden of Ninfa (39 km) and Tomb of Caecilia Metella, Appian Way (49 km).

When is the best time to visit Monastery of the Sacro Speco?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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