What to do · Subiaco
Monastery of Santa Scolastica
Information
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- History, art, Gregorian chant
Santa Scolastica is on the same road as the Sacro Speco, a little lower down. Of the thirteen monasteries that St Benedict founded in the valley, it is the only one that survives, and it is still inhabited by Benedictine monks. Its great attraction is the three cloisters of different periods: the Renaissance, the Gothic and the Cosmatesque, with small columns decorated with mosaic. In the 15th century the first printing press in Italy was set up in the monastery.
Hours
The visit is accompanied by a guide. It is open from 9:30 to 12:15 and in the afternoon from 15:30 to 17:15 in winter and from 15:30 to 18:15 in summer. Information on 0774 82421.
Masses
If you are interested in Gregorian chant, the solemn mass on public holidays is at 10:00, with Gregorian chant; on those days there is another mass at 16:30 on winter hours and at 17:30 in summer. On working days, a sung mass at 7:45.
Fitting it in
Go first to the Sacro Speco, higher up, and then come down to Santa Scolastica. Next to the monastery is the foresteria, with rooms and a restaurant also open to those not staying.
Tips
- Come on a public holiday at 10:00 The solemn mass is sung in Gregorian chant.
- Combine it with the Sacro Speco They are on the same road, a walk apart.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to go with a guide?
Yes, the visit is accompanied.
What time is the mass with Gregorian chant?
On public holidays at 10:00.
What is special about it?
Its three cloisters and being the only monastery of St Benedict in Subiaco still standing.
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