Cistercian Abbey of Casamari (FR)
2015
Casamari Abbey is one of the most important Italian monasteries of Cistercian Gothic architecture. It was built in 1203 and consecrated in 1217. It is located in the territory of the municipality of Veroli, in the province of Frosinone. In June 1957 Pope Pius XII elevated the abbey church to the dignity of a minor basilica.
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Gaeta (LT)
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Posta Fibreno (FR) - The Nature Reserve
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Cassino. The Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino.
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Amaseno (FR)
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Roma. Papal Major Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican
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