Italian Monastery Sacra Of St. Michel Pedmont. Sacra Of St. Michel Is A Religious Complex On Mount Pirchiriano, Situated On The South Side Of The Susa Valley In Roman Times A Military Stronghold Existed On The Current Location Of The Abbey, Commanding The Main Road Leading To Gaul From Italy This Monumental Abbey Served As One Of The Inspirations For The Book The Name Of The Rose By Umberto Eco Church Is Located Atop A Rocky Crag Base And Towers Above The Valley

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