Hermitage "Le Celle"

It's very impressive even for the no Catholic people. It's peaceful and beautiful. And, of course, it is very meaningful for
Saint Francis ' devoted people.

Nice peaceful place to walk around and investigate. Parking lot is well marked.

Well worth seeing. Beautiful grounds and so peaceful!

Eremo Francescano “Le Celle”

In June we visited Cortona, we made a pilgrimage to visit Eremo Francescano “Le Celle”. The Hermitage is beautiful, situated on a steep valley with a stream running through the center. When we were there, the capers were starting to bloom. Capers grow anywhere from rock walls to open ground with a lot of sun exposure. Two monks were harvesting the capers and explained the entire process. These surroundings are beautiful and very peaceful, we enjoyed our visit. This was just another reason to visit Cortona the home of Frances Mayes, the author of Under the Tuscan Sun.

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Beautiful gardens and views. Thank you for your hospitality

Amazing walk from Cortona, slightly hilly but only 4k. Nice to walk around but wasn’t so much going on while I was there in March. Looks beautiful so great for photos.

Beautiful space. Quiet, meditative and worth a visit and walk around.

Serene location where history is palpable. One of the highlights of my trip.

Must visit if in cortona area. Breath taking view and there is monastic cell of St. Francis about 36sqft built about 12-13th century.

13th Century monastery and convent. Beautiful place hidden in the mountains in Cortona. Worth exploring for an hour or two. Loved the history of it!

A tranquil spot with beautiful walking paths. If your visiting Cortona you need to go.

Wonderful, no words to describe it

This Hemitage is only 10 mins by car from Cortona and is much less frequented by tourists. This visitors destination is probably the most memorable site we ever visited in Cortona area and visitors will be rewarded with serenity, beauty and history not found in touristic Cortona.

A charming, beautiful and peaceful place! Best to come with a car or its a long but still possible walk.

Very spiritual place founded by san francesco d'assisi. Worth a visit if you are attached to the saint.

This is a great place to visit. Strongly recommended.

Saint Francis spent time here in prayer. This place is unique and our had its own aura and energy..... Visiting is s must

Glorious, not comparable mini monk's "village"

So cool! This is a walk from Cortona so make sure you have decent shoes and some water. This is worth the walk.

The final stop of a beautiful day in Cortana a place that inspires