Places of culture

Assisi

Five million people pilger every year to the grave of Saint Francis of Assisi, since the papal election there are always more.

The "Basilica di San Francesco", one of the main attractions of Umbria with its famous frescoes by Giotto.

The hermitage of Saint Francis, a very atmospheric place.

Information: Saint Francis of Assisi

Todi and surroundings

Todi is picturesquely situated on a hill overlooking the Tiber valley. Numerous historical works of art and architectural treasures make Todi a popular destination for art lovers and culture researchers.

Information: Todi

The Roman town of Carsulae

Carsulae can be reached in about 30 minutes from Ermitage Macchiabella.

Covering an area of more than 20 acres, the imposing remains provide the Umbrian - Roman town of Carsulae a unique archeology location in Umbria, a real open-air museum where you can go into a long piece of the ancient Via Flaminia with its original paving. Along the side of the road, surrounded by meadows with the Martani mountains in the background, the forum with the original Castore and Polluce consecrated twin temples, the Basilica, the thermal baths, the theater and the amphitheater, also the great arch of San Damiano and the zone of monumental tombs. There is a modern service-center with a museum exhibiting interesting finds of the town, which was built near the springs of San Gemini, resting place for legions on their way back to Rome. In the age of barbarians invasions the town was abandoned.

Carsulae is located between Terni and Acquasparta, on the provincial road Carsulana.

Information and tickets: Carsulae

San Patrizio Well, Orvieto

Orvieto is about 1 1/4 hour from Ermitage Macchiabella.

Saint Patrick's well (Pozzo di San Patrizio, depth 58.5 m, diameter 4.7 m) was built from 1527 to 1537 by Antonio da Sangallo.

Sangallo designed an ingenious plan: the way to and from the wells consist of two interwoven spiral stairs. This form of a double helix, the paths never cross, so that the donkeys with their water loads could climb again without meeting. Shortly after its completion in 1537, this fountain was considered as a special building and is still today visited by numerous architects.

Information: San Patrizio Well

Teatro della Concordia, Montecastello di Vibio

From Ermitage Macchiabella Montecastello di Vibio can be reached in about 10 minutes.

The pretty village is situated on a hill with a panoramic view, facing up to Todi. Montecastello di Vibio is world famous thanks to the Teatro della Concordia, which is considered as the smallest theater in the world, also known as Teatro Piccolo.

Under Library you will find our report on the Teatro piccolo.

Information: Teatro della Concordia

Deruta

From Ermitage Macchiabella it takes 15 minutes to reach Deruta.

It is a center of ceramics whose origins dates back to the Middle Ages. Artists still largely paint by hand.

Check our Library on Deruta.

Information: Deruta

Castelluccio di Norcia

Castelluccio is about an hour and a half away from Ermitage Macchiabella.

During the blooming period Castelluccio di Norcia, in the heart of the National Park of Monti Sibillini, many things are different.

Tales, legends, traditions and reality merge with nature in a unique and suggestive way. Castelluccio offers good food, lentils, free flight, horse riding, nature and much more.