Cascia

Travel Guide
Cascia featuring street scenes as well as a couple
Drive to the far southeastern corner of Umbria to visit this charming mountainous town, a place of pilgrimage and worship.

Situated at 1,847 feet (563 meters) above sea level, Cascia is picturesque jumble of terracotta roofs stacked on a hill. Its streets fan out into the valley of the nearby Corno River in the province of Perugia.

The “comune" (municipality) of Cascia was founded during Roman times. The first Roman settlement named “Carsulae” was destroyed by an earthquake in the 1st century. Cascia was a papal town from the 15th century until 1860, when Italy was unified.

The main reason why thousands of people come to Cascia every year is for a pilgrimage to the Basilica di Santa Rita. Visit the shrine for this local saint, who become known to Catholics all over the world as the “Saint of the Impossible.” Her ability to pacify feuding families and care for plague victims, without getting ill herself, helped earn her this title.

Back in the town center, enter the portal of the Gothic Church of St. Francis, dedicated to the famous saint of Assisi. Admire the rose window with its central Madonna and Child sculpture, a work by the Master of Como.

Another Gothic beauty is the Church of St. Augustine, which has frescoes of the Umbrian and Perugian schools of painting.

The Collegiate Church of St. Mary, one of the city's oldest buildings, is still standing despite the many earthquakes that tormented this city. Cascia’s Church of St. Anthony Abate is over 500 years old, but was modified in the Baroque era. Inside, view the ancient frescoes that depict the life of St. Anthony.

Cascia is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) from Norcia and 60 miles (97 kilometers) from Rome. You can take the train to Spoleto and then use the same ticket to hop on a bus to Cascia. Buses directly from Rome take about 3 hours.

Come here on the evening of May 21 when the annual Feast of St. Rita is in full swing. Watch thousands of pilgrims with candles form a peaceful procession. The next day, witness the historical parade with locals re-enacting the various roles St. Rita took on in her life. The festival ends with Blessing of the Roses, when all those gathered point a red rose towards heaven.

Hotel delle Rose
Hotel delle Rose
3 out of 5
Via Fasce 2, Cascia, perugia
The price is NT$2,166 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
NT$2,166
per night
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cascia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Basilica di Santa Rita and Church ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (132 reviews)
"We had a really good one night stay. Very close to the basilica with 2 minutes walk. It’s a nice clean hotel. Will stay here again for sure."

Reviewed on 2023/9/16

Hotel delle Rose
Palazzo Franceschini
Palazzo Franceschini
Piazza Garibaldi, Cascia, italia
Fully refundable
The price is NT$3,272 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$3,272
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this inn in Cascia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Church of San Francesco and Basilica di Santa Rita ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
"Le matelat du lit est dur. Le petit dejeuner mediocre"

Reviewed on 2024/1/27

Palazzo Franceschini
Grand Hotel Elite
Grand Hotel Elite
3 out of 5
Localita Villa Marino, Cascia, PG
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Cascia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Church of San Francesco and Basilica di Santa ...
9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
"Very beautiful place, large rooms and nice people"

Reviewed on 2023/9/19

Grand Hotel Elite
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence Diamanterosso
Residence Diamanterosso
Via Don Luigi Sturzo, 9, Terni, TR
Stay at this residence in Terni. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Popular attractions Marmore Waterfall and Basilica of S. Valentino are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good as to accommodation, very basic almost non existent cooking facilities. In need of renovation. Good as a whole."

Reviewed on 2023/9/3

Residence Diamanterosso
Palazzo Leti Residenza d'Epoca
Palazzo Leti Residenza d'Epoca
Via Degli Eremiti 10, Spoleto, PG
Stay at this historic residence in Spoleto. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and WiFi. Popular attractions Rocca Albornoziana and Spoleto City Hall are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"Heaven! We had the best time. Everything was perfect. The location is great."

Reviewed on 2023/9/30

Palazzo Leti Residenza d'Epoca
Country House Casco dell'Acqua
Country House Casco dell'Acqua
Località Casco dellAcqua, 15, Frazione Matigge, Foligno, PG
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Foligno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Museo Civico di San Francesco and Gusto ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"Lovely peaceful stay! Friendly owners and the room was luxurious and comfortable. Great hot shower."

Reviewed on 2019/4/23

Country House Casco dell'Acqua
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