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Italy, Toscana, The Abbey of Sant'Antimo from the Sixth Road (Strada di Sesta)

Legends associate the construction of the monastery with the name of Charlemagne, who was forced to make a stop here on his way because his army was stricken with illness (presumably the plague). According to legend, an angel appeared to the ruler in a dream and told him how to overcome the illness, pointing to a medicinal herb growing in the area.

But there is a more realistic version of the origin of the abbey:

Construction of a Benedictine monastery on this site began in 770 for pilgrims traveling from the north to Rome. On December 29, 814, Louis the Pious signed a decree essentially granting the abbey imperial patronage.
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5 comments

Annemarie said:

Most beautiful

Have a nice day!
3 months ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Stunning beauty and serenity!
3 months ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Simply beautiful.
3 months ago

Fred Fouarge said:

schitterend
3 months ago ( translate )

Eric Desjours said:

Lovely light on the monastery in this nicely contrasted natural setting.
Interesting description which combines legend and historical facts bearing witness to the monument's age.
2 months ago