Sacro Speco di San Francesco

The Sacred Cave of San Francesco stands on a hill at 600 meters elevation, featuring a church, cloister, and ancient cave structures.

The site originated as the Hermitage of Sant'Urbano in the 11th century, with Benedictine monks establishing the first religious settlement.

The sanctuary includes the Oratory of San Silvestro with 14th-century frescoes depicting religious figures and stories from Franciscan tradition.

Visitors can access the shrine daily from 8:30 to 19:30, with regular masses held throughout the week and special Thursday Eucharistic adorations.

Inside the complex remains a well where, according to chronicles, Saint Francis transformed water into wine during his spiritual retreats.

Location: Narni

Inception: 1000

Website: https://sacrospeco.com

GPS coordinates: 42.45629,12.59643

Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30