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A monastery is an autonomous place of residence for members of a religious community or religious order, generally under a common rule and characterized by celibacy, poverty, and obedience. The following monasteries were among the most important founded during the medieval period. - Monte Cassino, Italy, founded AD 529
- Abbey of Kells, Ireland, founded AD 554
- Benedictine Abbey, at Cluny, France, founded AD 909–910
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