Monastero di Santa Scolastica, a photo from Rome, Lazio

Photographer's Note

Monastery of Santa Scolastica

Of the twelve monasteries built by St. Benedict in the Subiaco valley, the only one that survived the earthquakes and Saracen destruction was that of Santa Scolastica, which, until the end of the twelfth century, was the only monastery in Subiaco. Originally it was called "Monastery of San Silvestro", later (IX century) it was called "Monastery of San Benedetto and Santa Scolastica" and in the XIV century it took its current name. It looks like a complex of buildings built in different eras and styles: an entrance, on which appears the inscription "Ora et Labora", with structures of the twentieth century, introduces the first cloister or "Renaissance Cloister" of the sixteenth century, from which it passes into a second cloister or "Gothic Cloister" of the XIV century and, finally, in a third, called "Cosmatesco Cloister", of the XIII century. The bell tower dates back to the 12th century and the current church is from the end of the 1700s, the last of five churches that have stratified over the centuries.

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holmertz (103694) 2021-05-24 1:00

Hello Silvio,
A fantastic view from above of the beautiful monastery. The grey and pink buildings are perfectly surrounded by quite dense green vegetation. It's a very nice composition with a perfect exposure.
Best regards,
Gert

Fis2 (172023) 2021-05-24 1:29

Witaj Silvio my neighbour today again :)!
A very nice view, the monastery makes impression.
Interesting architecture, I like it.
Good POV, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Have a nice new week.
Krzysztof

pajaran (117137) 2021-05-24 3:15

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepi krovovi i kule, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Lepa priroda i stara arhitektura.
Lep Monastery of Santa Scolastica.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja

everlasting (20024) 2021-05-24 3:44

a fine birds eye view of the monastery. Good sharpness and depth.

ChrisJ (172436) 2021-05-24 4:24

Ciao Silvio

A superb elevated vantage point overlooking the monastery. Good sharpness and punchy light contrasts. The multi levelled tower at left provides a great focal point. Tfs!

pierrefonds (115624) 2021-05-24 5:09

Hi Silvio,

Les arbres cadrent bien le monastère. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails du monastère Santa Scolastica. La lumière fait ressortir les couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

Royaldevon (86520) 2021-05-24 7:05

Ciao Caro Silvio,

From this viewpoint, we get an excellent view of the plan of the monastery. The centre looks remarkably similar to the layout of Roman villas, seen in England.

You have shown the complexity of the site and captured it with excellent clarity.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

ikeharel (114691) 2021-05-24 7:19

A fine view from above the monastery complex, Silvio, the grey/brown edifices contrast from the green forest surrounding.
Buona serata,
Ike

jean113 (28321) 2021-05-24 8:21

Hello Silvio, you always manage to get some excellent high points of view; this is no exception.
We can see all the complex that is the monastery.
I wonder how many people live here?
Kind regards, Jean.

jhm (211738) 2021-05-24 9:30

Ciao Silvio,

**First my condolences with the victims of the cable lift in your country.**
You show us nice the Monastero di Santa Scolastica
Excellent photography with excellent quality.
Composition and presentation are perfect done.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Tue (93530) 2021-05-24 10:20

Hello Silvio,
A great bird's eye perspective of this monastery. I like how it almost makes the shape of a diamond here and is all around surrounded by green. Well captured with good clarity.
Lars

ifege (49539) 2021-05-24 21:59

Hi Silvio
That monastery of huge! A good detailed photo of it.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (148306) 2021-05-24 23:07

Hi Silvio,
Nice architecture and so photogenic POV, good effect with the V formed and the contrast between buildings and trees, tfs.

jmdias (116579) 2021-05-25 9:23

silvio

this is a nice general view of the architectonic complex. I liked the perfect aerial view showing the beautiful towers too.

take care

jorge

mkamionka (75197) 2021-05-25 12:35

Ciao Silvio,
great point of view. The perspective from aboveallows us to better appreciate the interesting geometry -labirynth of the buildings of the monastery.
Great weathe day. Excellent presentation filling the whole frame.
Very well done,
M

COSTANTINO (117884) 2021-05-25 21:41

Hello dear Silvio and have a nice day
and a happy evening
wow!!!!this monastery of Santa Scolastica
is really amazing with so many constructions
together!!!excellent composition with a perfect
exposure
regards
Costantino

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-05-29 6:11

Hi Silvio
There's a strong and effective architectural value down below and lovely that there's a clear separation of elements making this look so contrasty in its green environment. An adventurous bird eye view well captured
Best regards

PaulVDV (63530) 2021-05-30 14:04

Hello Silvio,
Well taken from a good elevated point of view.
The monastery is beautifully embedded in the greenery.
Excellent attractive compostion.
Best regards, Paul

macjake (98544) 2021-05-31 14:03

Hi Silvio
I like how the monastery takes up almost the entire frame, its smartly positioned. The light was strong in the mid day, but overall the looks is still excellent. Great subject
cheers
Craig