December 06 2008
The Holy Mount of San Vivaldo in Tuscany, Montaione, Italy
Tagged Under : Holy Mount of San Vivaldo, Sightseeing
The Holy Mount of San Vivaldo is located between the green hills of Tuscany at 450 meters above sea level few kilometres away from the town of Montaione, in the province of Florence. The origins of San Vivaldo, date back to 1300, when it was chosen by the Blessed Vivaldo, a civilian tertiary Franciscan born in San Gimignano, to spend a life of penance and fasting for “the love of Jesus Christ.” The Holy Mount of San Vivaldo, in addition to the church and the monastery (which you can see in the video), presents a series of chapels arranged in such a way as to replicate the topography and the holy places of Jerusalem of the XIV century.
For this reason San Vivaldo is called the “Jerusalem of Tuscany.” Today is considered one of the most famous places of worship in Italy, and was recognized as national monument. For more information, please visit the official website www.sanvivaldointoscana.com
