Cascia has a millenary history and its evidences are strongly present in its surroundings. Many archeological elements are there, as well as epigraphic features, archive documents and important monuments. But in this small town, home of Saint Rita, relax and nature are always present. The symbol of the town is the Saint Rita Sanctuary, where millions of pilgrims go and pray every year from all over the world.

Cascia accommodations

Events

Santa Rita Festival (may 21st-22nd)

Itineraries

In this area religious and natural itineraries are suggested. Religious itinerary: Santa Rita Sanctuary, Santa Rita Monastery, Rocca Porena Religious Centre and the Sacred Scoglio. Sport itinerary: trekking on the Mount Sibillini, Castelluccio di Norcia trekking, Rafting on the Corno torrent.

Sleeping in Cascia

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Restaurants & Specialities

Typical dishes of this area are soups with pods and beens, first courses with truffles, sausages and some great local cheeses, such as Pecorino and fresh Ricotta cheese. RESTAURANTS CASCIA - Viale Cavour -Tel 0743 76961 IL TARTUFO - Via Roma - Tel 0743 76142 IL GROTTINO - Via Roma - Tel 0743 76420 LA TAVERNETTA - Via Palombi - Tel 0743 76303 LA BRACE - Via Roma - Tel 0743 76015

Museums & Monuments

 Museums & Monuments

Santa Rita Sanctuary The building, built between 1937 and 1947, is often the main attraction for pilgrims and it has in itself many separate rooms connected to the Sanctuary, as a spiritual itinerary inside the town. In a glass coffin (where people can see through) are the rest of Santa Rita body. Next to the Sanctuary is the homonymous Monastery. - Roccaporena Centre - San Giorgio Castle - San Silvestro Villa - Tazzo ancient forest - Montemeraviglie - Sant' Antonio Museum

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