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Eremo di Montespecchio

The ruins of a hermitage constructed during the 12th century.

Murlo, Italy

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The Hermitage of Montespecchio, dedicated to Mary, was built in 1192 by monks of St. Augustine’s Order. The hermitage has unusual characteristics because of its walls of pink and black marble.

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Eremo di Montespecchio
53016 Murlo
Murlo
Italy
43.138456, 11.352336
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