View of St. Michael's Abbey (Sacra di San Michele) from the Sentiero dei Franchi trail, Piedmont Region, Northwestern Italy

View of St. Michael's Abbey (Sacra di San Michele) the symbol of Piedmont Region of Italy, built between 983 and 987 on top of Mount Pirchiriano. The abbey is said to have inspired Umberto Eco's 1980 novel "The Name of the Rose." This photo was taken from the ancient Sentiero dei Franchi trail that traces the route of Charlemagne and his troops in 773 and is also featured in Eco's book.

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