The Monastery of St. Benedict in Subiaco enshrines the cave in which St. Benedict lived as a hermit before he organized his first monastic community.

Subiaco is located amid spectacular natural scenery, the monastery is still active but welcomes visitors ti pray at Benedict’s cave and explore the Church covered in beautiful medieval frescoes.

Among the many fascinating frescoes is a portrait of St. Francis of Assisi painted during is lifetime.