Cascia

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Basilica di Santa Rita featuring heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Cascia which includes street scenes as well as a couple
Cascia which includes a small town or village, signage and flowers
Cascia featuring flowers
Cascia showing a small town or village

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, PG
The price is €71 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
€71
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cascia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (191 reviews)
"Really nice hotel and very clean. Loved it there. Breakfast had everything you needed"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Hotel delle Rose
Hotel Monte Meraviglia
Hotel Monte Meraviglia
3 out of 5
via Roma 15, Cascia, PG
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cascia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Church of San Francesco and Basilica ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
"Great location with so many parking. Walking distance from the town and Sr. Rita’s church. We will visit again."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

Hotel Monte Meraviglia
Il Casale di Ginetto
Il Casale di Ginetto
Loc. Fogliano di Cascia, Cascia, PG
Stay at this country house in Cascia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Church of Santa Maria della Visitazione and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
"Marco is incredible and the entire staff is just amazingly nice. Unfortunately we only stayed there for 1 night, but i would gladly come again."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2023

Il Casale di Ginetto
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.
Palazzo Leti Residenza d'Epoca
Palazzo Leti Residenza d'Epoca
Via Degli Eremiti 10, Spoleto, PG
Book a stay at this historic residence in Spoleto. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Popular attractions Rocca Albornoziana and Piazza ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
"Staff was very responsive and helpful. Very gracious. The patio area for breakfast is beautiful with lovely views. 2"

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Palazzo Leti Residenza d'Epoca
House in Macerino in the green Umbrian hills
House in Macerino in the green Umbrian hills
Acquasparta
Stay at this vacation home in Acquasparta. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Cesi Palace and Carsulae ...
Idyllic stay in the Umbrian hills
"We arrived in Macerino after our drive from Rome to be greeted by our hosts Maria and Franco in the square of the village. They warmly welcomed us and showed us to the property which was around the corner from the square. We immediately recognised it from the photos. They escorted us inside to reveal ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024

House in Macerino in the green Umbrian hills
Umbria, Spoleto - country estate with pool up to 15 people in panoramic position
Umbria, Spoleto - country estate with pool up to 15 people in panoramic position
Cerreto di Spoleto
Stay at this vacation home in Cerreto di Spoleto. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction Bagni Triponzo is located ...
Vacances famille nombreuse
"Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour dans cette très jolie demeure isolée ,assez atypique , parfaite pour une famille nombreuse ,où entre amis . Les deux espaces de vie sont appréciés, notamment par les enfants , adolescent et jeunes adultes qui ont ainsi pu trouver leur indépendance. La piscine ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2024

Umbria, Spoleto - country estate with pool up to 15 people in panoramic position
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.

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Nice Holy place to visit.