From Rome: Cascia Spoleto Guided Day Trip – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Live the unique experience traveling the Region of Umbria, to visit one of its most beautiful and visited places of worship and join in the spirituality of this mystical place. Umbria is the hometown of worldwide known saints; St. Francis the patron saint of Italy and founder of the Franciscan order, St. Clare founder of the order of St. Clare and equally famous St. Rita of
Cascia. Born in Roccaporena in 1381, she is one of the most popular saints of the Catholic Church. Her related symbols are roses and figs. The Basilica was built in 1937 and consecrated in 1947. The Monastery where she lived for forty years was rebuilt in the 18th Century and houses the nuns of the Augustinian community. You may take a time for personal prayer. The trip continues to Spoleto, a gorgeous Middle Ages uphill town; Etruscan and Roman Age buildings such as a theatre and an amphitheatre are located in the upper village. The Rocca Albornoziana houses 6 towers, beautiful frescoes and the National Museum. The 14th century Ponte delle Torri or Bridge of Towers is built on the remains of a Roman aqueduct and stretches
across a gorge towards the Rocca. Spoleto kept the 1st century Ponte Sanguinario, “Roman Blood Bridge” Back to Rome at 7 pm approximately, drop off at your hotel.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit of Roccaporena, where Santa Rita was born
Admire the Monastery where she lived, you can take time to pray in the Church
Explore Spoleto, with Etruscan and Roman Age buildings

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