Eremo delle Carceri, Assisi

An interesting, peaceful, thought-provoking place to visit. It's not presented as a museum and there's very little information for visitors to read so it's worth researching St Francis and his life before you go so you understand the context of what you're seeing during your visit. Parking is free on the roads outside and there's no entrance fee, although donations are welcome. It didn't seem too crowded, even on a Thursday at 11am, presumably because coaches can't reach the place.

Stunningly beautiful. I have been to a lot of beautiful places in nature but I think this Hermitage is truly the most beautifully peaceful place I have ever been. Even on a blistering hot day, there a re cool breezes through the big old trees and you can hear birds and wild life all around you. No surprise St Francis had spiritual moments here. It's a sacred place, so even though there a miles of trails, it's not a place to come for hiking or picnics but to quietly appreciate the natural beauty of the place.

Incredibly historic Hermitage where St. Francis began his ministry by rebuilding the church. Simple in style, as Francis, perhaps, would want it, and very different from the larger and more famous basilicas in Assisi. Some areas require climbing steep and/or narrow stone steps.

What a powerful and majestic place this was. You feel the area had a completely different vibration here than just down the rode. Impressive to see where Assisi’s hermitage was and where he walked, etc.

Lovely hike up there. Beautiful surroundings. And a peaceful atmosphere.