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An ancient monastery Monastero Santa Rosa has changed into a lavish hotel long time ago and preserved no former modesty. It is currently a luxurious hotel full of green on the shore of Italy.

It has 20 cells with magnificent view of the volcano Vesuvius. The hotel administration has tried to preserve the monastery atmosphere with high walls separating the hotel from the external world. However, as of comfort, there is no comparison with the ancient Spartans, as the monastery meets all standards of a five-star hotel.

The Monastero Santa Rosa has SPA-cosmetics, made according to the receipts of monk-Dominicans of the 17th century. Also it has its specialized Italian cuisine and sea food.

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