Abbey of San Vincenzo

The Abbey of San Vincenzo was built during the period of the greatest fervor of the Benedictine experience. It was erected on the remains of a pagan temple that prospered thanks to the offers of travelers who had to cross the Furlo. The Abbey assumed the same function as the temple, that is to collect the offers made to God for the crossing of the Furlo. In 1011 the monastery of Petra Pertusa was governed by San Romualdo who, despite his 104 years, managed to bring the monks back to convince the most needy of penance to withdraw and build cells within the Furlo Gorge, feeding only on water, bread and herbs. The Abbey became increasingly rich and powerful, thanks to the offerings and the temple became majestic. In 1040 he became the abbot of Petra Pertusa San Pier Damiani who was only 33 years old, but already enjoyed excellent prestige. At that time the Monastery was often the subject of looting by hordes of delinquents, but the arrival of Pier Damiani coincided with a moment of greater calm. The monks began to wear the white dress again and the Abbey returned to be a place of peace and serenity.