Go very early to this magical place that many tourists seem not to have discovered...thank God. Walk in the woods around the hermitage, enjoy the cool breeze and the birdsong and the views and get a rare but wonderful glimpse into the real world of St Francis before he was discovered by tourist machine. An absolute must for anyone visiting... More

Follow the signs out of town. About 5 miles East. You can walk from town but we took our car. St Francis' cell was surprisingly small. Quite something to actually be here. The stone buildings comprising the hermitage are rustic but really bring to mind the life of the saint and his followers. More

if people try to be more silent. It seems that very few visitors respect the "silence" signs places along the trail. In contrast with San Francisco Basilica, it is difficult to see or to feel something when visiting this originally spiritual mistic place. More

Visit the hermitage where Saint Francis found a secluded place for meditation and spiritual renewal. It is worth the hike up the mountain. One can also easily hail a taxi from the city center. Some of our group took a taxi up and walked back down. If you're feeling hale and hearty, I recommend walking both ways. More

Where San Francesco would go to get away from the city. A pilgrimage hike for many above Assisi proper....Stunning views. More

Half way up Mount Subasio the Eremo della Carceri, as pecial place to listen in the Silence for the most important voice you will ever hear. Take some time and join the many pilgrims that walk from Assisi to the Eremo. Along the way find your soul and the great treasure of Francis More

Very beautiful place, the buildings might not be spectacular, but the place is gorgeous. It is distant and uphill from Assisi, so better take your car if you have one More

Sunday 16th October 2011, my daughter Sandra and I set out to walk to Eremo della Carceri which Fodor’s described as a steep but spiritual walk up Mount Subasio to the little monastery, set in the forest that Saint Francis used to retreat to, to get away from the hustle and bustle of Assisi. Walking up the hill from the... More

Here is where St. Francis and his fellow friars came to meditate among the trees and living stone of the mountain above Assisi. One of the most holy places to experience the true nature of St. Francis. Visit the tiny grotto in the monastery where St. Francis slept on his bed of stone. Walk among the beautiful ilex and turkey... More