abbey of San Martino

abbey, San Martino delle Scale, Italy

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The Abbey of San Martino delle Scale is a historic Benedictine abbey located near Monreale in Sicily, Italy. It was originally founded in the 6th century by Pope St. Gregory I the Great. The abbey has undergone several restorations and expansions throughout its history, with significant work in 1346 and 1770. The current church dates back to the 16th century. The abbey is part of the rich architectural and religious heritage of Sicily, which includes notable Romanesque and Byzantine influences, as seen in nearby structures like the Monreale Cathedral.123

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…Monreale, in the village of San Martino delle Scale, is the famous Benedictine abbey of San Martino, founded by Pope St. Gregory I the Great in the 6th century, restored in 1346, and extended in 1770. Its church dates from the 16th century.
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…Monreale, in the village of San Martino delle Scale, is the famous Benedictine abbey of San Martino, founded by Pope St. Gregory I the Great in the 6th century, restored in 1346, and extended in 1770. Its church dates from the 16th century.
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