Cascia, Religious pilgrimage town in southeastern Umbria, Italy
Cascia stands at 653 meters above sea level in the mountainous region of Umbria, surrounded by hills and valleys of the Perugia province.
The area originally hosted the Roman settlement of Carsulae until an earthquake destroyed it in the first century BC, leading to new development.
The Basilica of Santa Rita contains numerous artworks, including the wooden choir from the 14th century and frescoes depicting religious scenes.
The town maintains regular bus connections to Norcia, located 21 kilometers away, and Perugia, making it accessible for day trips.
The glass urn containing Saint Rita's body remains preserved in the sanctuary, drawing thousands of religious visitors throughout the year.
Location: province of Perugia
Capital city: Cascia
Elevation above the sea: 653 m
Website: https://www.comune.cascia.pg.it/
Shares border with: Cerreto di Spoleto, Cittareale, Leonessa, Monteleone di Spoleto, Norcia, Poggiodomo
Website: https://comune.cascia.pg.it
GPS coordinates: 42.71667,13.01667
Latest update: May 29, 2025 07:43
Monastery of St. Benedict
12.6 km
Saint Rita Basilica
414 m
Cathedral
10.4 km
Basilica inferiore
403 m
Church of San Salvatore, Campi
16.3 km
Monte Patino
15.6 km
La Castellina
10.4 km
San Francesco
268 m
Chiesa della Madonna Bianca
15.2 km
Town Hall
315 m
Santa Rita
4.5 km
Santuario di Santa Rita
412 m
Monastero di S. Rita (Cascia, Italy)
563 m
Museum of Castellina
10.5 km
San Francesco
8.9 km
Teatro Civico
10.6 km
Monteleone Di Spoleto PG
9 km
San Montano
4.4 km
Museo civico di Palazzo Santi
346 m
Teatro comunale di Monteleone di Spoleto
8.9 km
Madonna del Sole
18.4 km
Santa Maria Assunta in Ponte
13.1 km
Rocca di Re Manfredi
15.9 km
Monumento a San Benedetto
10.5 km
San Lorenzo
13.6 km
Porta Orientale
10.7 km
San Nicola
8.8 km
Bosco Italia
18.4 kmReviews
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