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30 October 2008

Sky Watch 31/10/2008

The Sacra di San Michele



The Sacra di San Michele is an imposing monastery in the Val di Susa at the top of the Monte Pirchiriano (962m). Built in the late 10th century for the Benedictine monks, it has been an important study center; now it's in the hands of the Rosminian fathers. There is a steep climb to the entrance (in the photos, left side of the mountain).

Enjoy Sky Watch everybody!

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This Is My Blog - fishing guy
Pietro: That is an awesome shot of the monastery in the sky. You captured it beautifully. I would love to be there.
30 October 2008 at 18:43

Mike's Travels
Majestic photos!
30 October 2008 at 19:20

Louise
Usually I would say the climb would be worth it. And I'm sure it is. However, it is beautiful from the bottom. And what a sky!
30 October 2008 at 19:22

Anne
Just great pictures of a great hill and a great castle.

Nice weekend.
30 October 2008 at 19:35

Guy D
Simply stunning pictures. I would love to see the view from that building. Thanks for sharing!

Cheers!
Regina In Pictures
30 October 2008 at 19:56

Anonymous
Whenever I see these monasteries, I wonder about the process of building way up there! Can you imagine hauling the supplies and the work equipment? Stunning - lovely shots.
30 October 2008 at 20:18

Brad Myers
Good photos, something about the climb plays me out.
30 October 2008 at 20:25

Rose
That picture has an over powering feel to it.
30 October 2008 at 20:40

EG CameraGirl
What a magnificent spot for a monastery!
30 October 2008 at 20:46

Photo Cache
that is some view. like louise, with that steep climb, the view from down here is pretty fabulous too.
30 October 2008 at 20:48

vincibene
Impressive picture! Gorgeous!
30 October 2008 at 21:07

Arija
I have always loved this monastery and it's setting. Thank you for posting it.
30 October 2008 at 21:14

Webradio
Oh là là !
On y monte comment en haut de cette montagne ???

Belles photos, dis donc !
30 October 2008 at 21:30

Michele
Hey... it's my name!! Well... kind of =)
What amazing shots.
Perched up there like a bird on the cliff... what an amazing photos...
Very nice post indeed!!
~Michele~
Mountain Retreat- Canada
30 October 2008 at 21:36

Gill - That British Woman
what stunning scenery great photos.

Gill in Canada
30 October 2008 at 21:48

Unknown
What a dramatic place and great shot
30 October 2008 at 22:08

Joy
Pietro, that is a fantastic shot! Really nice view.

Thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comments.

joy
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30 October 2008 at 22:49

Sylvia K
Breathtaking and I love, too, love the way you captured it. Thank you!
31 October 2008 at 00:46

Carletta
Two awesome images! I can hardly imagine being at the top. It must be beautiful up there.
A stunning capture of stone and sky!
31 October 2008 at 01:02

Anonymous
Wow! What a wonderful photo. The climb to the monastery must be worth it.

Paz
31 October 2008 at 01:49

thyme
That makes me feel like climbing that mountain!

It is beautiful that where you live you can look up and see the earth!
31 October 2008 at 08:02

MedaM
It seems that this beautiful monastery can touch that lovely blue sky. I can imagine what a wonderful view is from the top the hill. Really very attractive photo!
31 October 2008 at 09:33

Mary
I know it was probably built there for defensive reasons, but it almost looks as if they were trying to touch heaven. Beautiful! Happy SWF. :)
31 October 2008 at 09:56

Anonymous
Beautiful pictures.
It must have been a huge work to built it on top of that mountain.
31 October 2008 at 13:17

Anonymous
This monastery seems to live among the skies )))
Great Capture!
31 October 2008 at 13:48

pierangela
pensa che torinese sono, non sono mai stata alla Sagra di S Michele
ciao da pierangela
31 October 2008 at 13:49

Anonymous
Ciao Pietro! La vista del monastero su questo grande monte e sotto il cielo azzuro è spettacolare veramente!

p.s. Ho cambiato indirizzo: http://wonder-turquette.over-blog.com/
31 October 2008 at 15:15

CharmaineZoe
Beautiful scenery, your photography does it justice:-)
31 October 2008 at 22:02

Louis la Vache
No doubt it is indeed a steep climb, but also no doubt that visiting this ancient monastery would be worth the effort!
1 November 2008 at 04:32

Elizabeth
Such amazing photos!
We were in Milan last November.
We used to live in Italy years ago.
I will come back to visit your sit.
Came to you via Paz.
Greetings from Manhattan.
1 November 2008 at 15:02

 gmirage
On our way to Italy, I saw a structure on top of the mountain like that! It surely is a wonderful view!
1 November 2008 at 18:47

GMG
Hi Pietro! Back to the Blogosphere to enjoy these fabulous pictures! Wonderful place, but I don't think I would climb all those stairs... ;)
Meanwhile Blogtrotter is now strolling somewhere around the Holy See of Echmiadzin. Hope you enjoy and have a great weekend!
1 November 2008 at 20:35

DeniseinVA
Great photograph and what an amazing structure on the top. I would love to see it for myself. Thanks for sharing.
2 November 2008 at 02:31

SandyCarlson
These far-off, high-up monasteries make me realize that one had to want the moastic life through and through to get there. What an amazing view. Thanks, Pietro.
2 November 2008 at 12:00

sonia a. mascaro
Great photos, Pietro! The first is just stunning! I can imagine the wonderful view from the top.

Many, many years ago I read the book The Story of San Michele, by Axel Munthe, but I confess I did not remember the story... (LOL).
2 November 2008 at 19:22

ayamlin
Hi Pietro!
The Sacra di San Michele is really beautiful!
I didn't know Sacra di San Michele!
so I checked it on the net.
I really want to go there!
Thank you for posting this fantastic picture!
3 November 2008 at 13:36

escape
wow! i can stay there the whole year! i just imagine the view when im actually on its highest part.
4 November 2008 at 18:44

Catherine
"steep climb" to avoid visitors, no? You must deserve to arrive at the top with a strong will.
5 November 2008 at 18:47

dianasfaria.com
A beautiful mountain retreat Pietro! It is so idyllic.
7 November 2008 at 13:06