Holiday apartment in Cascia: Sanctuary, culture and trails

Cascia combines religious history, distinctive buildings and trails through a diverse mountain landscape. Between the sanctuary, the walled town, ancient forests and cycling routes, you will find various starting points for planning your trip. A holiday apartment in Cascia can suit a stay that gives equal space to cultural discoveries and active days.

Churches and religious history in Cascia

The first church in Cascia dedicated to the saint of Assisi was founded in 1247. The Collegiata di Santa Maria is another important historical site. It is located within the walled town next to the Porta Leonina and was built in the 12th century. Remains of the original Romanesque structure have been preserved in its northern wall.

The Santa Rita Sanctuary also shapes the character of the town. The body of the saint lies in the Santa Rita Chapel in a crystal urn dating from 1930. The sanctuary's basilica is a modern 20th-century building; its construction took nine years. In Cascia, different eras and forms of religious architecture thus stand side by side as independent destinations.

Trails between Piazza Garibaldi and Roccaporena

The Sentiero di Santa Rita begins at Santa Maria Church on Piazza Garibaldi and leads to Roccaporena. Along the way, the trail runs along the hillside above the meadows and the valley of the Corno. The combination of the historic town centre, this trail and open countryside makes this stretch particularly interesting for visitors who want to experience culture together with physical activity.

The mountains surrounding Cascia also feature a network of trails through ancient forests and along clear streams. Unexpected viewpoints provide additional highlights. Depending on whether you would rather explore the town's architecture or the landscape beyond it, these options allow you to set different priorities for your stay.

Mountain bike tours for different levels

Cascia offers mountain bike and e-bike tours for all levels of difficulty. The services include bicycle and equipment rental as well as expert guidance. The MTB 20 route leads from Cascia towards San Giorgio and then continues along a narrow mule track. Cascia can be seen from this track.

Getting there and choosing your accommodation

The Santa Rita Sanctuary can be reached via an outer road that encircles Cascia, or from the town centre via a series of escalators. Cascia itself can be reached by car, coach, train or plane. You can take these different access points into account when choosing your holiday apartment: the key question is whether you want to focus on destinations in the town, the Sentiero di Santa Rita, the mountain trails or a cycling tour.

More places to include in your trip planning

For further exploration, you can also check Poreta, Pascelupo, Collesanto Di Magione, Bonsciano, Collestrada, Montebibico, Torre Del Colle and Passaggio Di Assisi.

For the broader travel overview: Perugia.