Italy - The cultural landscape of the Benedictine settlements in medieval Italy

Subiaco Benedectine Complex: S. Benedetto Monastery 41°55'00.7"N 13°07'05.4"E S. Scolastica Monastery 41°55'06.4"N 13°06'39.6"E Montecassino Complex 41°29'27.9"N 13°48'50.6"E San Vincenzo al Volturno Abbey: San Vincenzo Abbey 41°38'60.0"N 14°05'16.3"E Archaeological area of Volturno 41°38'55.3"N 14°04'58.8"E San Pietro al Monte Church 45°50'05.2"N 9°19'09.7"E Sacra di San Michele Complex 45°05'52.1"N 7°20'35.5"E San Vittore alle Chiuse di Genga Complex 43°24'08.2"N 12°58'14.3"E Sant’Angelo in Formis Abbey 41°07'05.6"N 14°15'37.6"E Santa Maria di Farfa Abbey 42°13'17.7"N 12°43'06.1"E The proposed site includes eight medieval Benedictine settlements, selected throughout Italy, which, as a whole, represent a cultural phenomenon born in the Italian peninsula and spread out through the medieval Europe. The nomination focuses on medieval monastic experience in Europe and the decisive role of Benedict of Norcia and his Rule. This rule radiated from Italy throughout the Latin West and gave birth to a monasticism that deeply affected Europe’s intellectual and political formation, the development of the continent’s cultural heritage, landscape and artistic tradition.