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    Eremo Le Celle

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    #2 of 43 things to do in Cortona
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    Localita Cappuccini 1, 52044, Cortona, Italy
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    All reviews st francis spiritual place bit out of the way winding road tranquil setting impressive location well worth the effort nice walk a special place well worth the trip picnic lunch cortona town walk around his life monastery monkeys paths
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    Reviewed October 21, 2018
    Spend the morning at Le Calle

    We drove right up to the parking lot via a narrow busy windy road. Luckily parking was available. Lots of stair climbing is required. The scenery is beautiful and well worth the trip, located just outside the city wall of Cortona.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank GinnyKelowna
    Reviewed September 26, 2018
    Marvelous

    Hermitage of Le Celle, founded in the 13th century by Saint Francis and extended by his successor, Brother Elias, is a humble and simple monastery, built in a true spirit of the Franciscan order. The name “Celle” came from the small hermit houses built in...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    2  Thank Borzov
    Reviewed September 25, 2018
    St Francis - a living monastery

    Take yourself back in time, tranquil setting, contemplative and full of history. A marvelous legacy of St Francis of Assisi

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank CRMSFB
    Reviewed September 24, 2018
    Amazing, beautiful, historical...

    Le Celle is a magical monastery about a mile below the city of Cortona. It is a beautiful place, kind of set in a pocket in the hillside. It is a marvel to look at. How did they build this? How long did it take?...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank wdh528
    Reviewed September 24, 2018
    A Must See!

    We walked - it was a very long walk but well worth the effort. The Hermitage is an incredible place to visit. It is truly a must see for your trip to Cortona.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank FrequentFlier801188
    Reviewed September 23, 2018 via mobile
    An Amazing Spot

    We came here with a local fellow we met in Cortona, May not have realized it was here otherwise. Beautiful, peaceful, historical. Well worth visiting.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank wendyk621
    Reviewed August 13, 2018
    My favourite Cortona haunt

    Always my favourite, peaceful, quiet, historic place to visit...a must see if you are in Cortona..lots shady of walks in the paths of the monks

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Josephine B
    Reviewed July 9, 2018
    Peaceful!

    Cappucine monks occupy Le Celle. It is a bit out of the way in the hills above Cortona. And, there are a number of steps to climb and descend. But, the tranquility and views are well worth the visit. The monastery is a great respite...More

    Date of experience: June 2018
    2  Thank Patrick P
    Reviewed July 6, 2018 via mobile
    Tranquility

    We have been lucky to be the only ones there during the morning. Otherwise, buses and cars come back and forth. Just out of city Cortona in the woods you can find this beautiful and tranquil place. You can walk around this unique and quiet...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    1  Thank Simona D
    Reviewed June 23, 2018
    Good peaceful experience

    This place was really excellent. Great architecture, very peaceful and had a look at the alleged St Francis's cell. Loved it!

    Date of experience: June 2018
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    Response from B2824PFpaolag | Reviewed this property |
    It was 10min in car. You should have a car since it is at a hill
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    Response from happycouple090 | Reviewed this property |
    Hello, visited Eremo Le Celle in october when visiting Cortona, we done this on foot about a 50 min walk each way,you may need maps as it was through rural roads, got details from a lady called Ramona in Hotel Italia in... More
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