Monte Oliveto Maggiore 
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A very interesting excursion from Siena is to the large monastery of Monte Oliveto Maggiore (273m/901ft). One of the most renowned monasteries of the Olivetans (a branch of the Benedictines), it was founded in 1313 by Bernardo Tolomei.
The Abbazía di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, seat of the Abbot-General of the Olivetans, an independent branch of the Benedictine Order, lies some 30km/20mi southeast of Siena, off the road from Asciano to Buonconvento.
The Abbazía di Monte Oliveto Maggiore, seat of the Abbot-General of the Olivetans, an independent branch of the Benedictine Order, lies some 30km/20mi southeast of Siena, off the road from Asciano to Buonconvento.
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History
The abbey was founded by a teacher of law, Bernardo Tolomei, who withdrew to this remote site with two friends in 1313 to lead an ascetic life in accordance with a strict interpretation of the Rule of St Benedict, on the principle of "ora et labora" ("pray and work"). In 1319 the monks received episcopal approval and in 1344 papal authority for the establishment of their Order.
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Address:
Monte Oliveto Maggiore, I-53020 Siena, Italy
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