Grotta degli Asparagi

Grotta degli Asparagi is a cave in Assisi, Province of Perugia, Umbria. Grotta degli Asparagi is situated nearby to the cave Grotta Lungarotti, as well as near the spring Fonte Maggio.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basilica di Santa Chiara and Eremo delle Carceri.

Basilica di Santa Chiara

Church

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The Basilica of Saint Clare is a church in Assisi, central Italy. It is dedicated to and contains the remains of Clare of Assisi, a follower of Francis of Assisi and founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, known today as the Order of Saint Clare. Basilica di Santa Chiara is situated 1½ km west of Grotta degli Asparagi.

Eremo delle Carceri

Monastery

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The Eremo delle Carceri is a hermitage complex located 791 metres above sea level in a steep forest gorge upon Monte Subasio, in Umbria, in central Italy, four kilometers above Assisi. Eremo delle Carceri is situated 1¼ km southeast of Grotta degli Asparagi.

Assisi Cathedral

Church

Photo: Berthold Werner, Public domain.

Assisi Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Rufinus, is a major church in Assisi, Italy. This imposing cathedral, built in the Romanesque style of Umbria, is the third church constructed on the same site to house the relics of Bishop Rufinus, who was martyred in the 3rd century. Assisi Cathedral is situated 1½ km west of Grotta degli Asparagi.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include San Vitale and Rivotorto.

San Vitale

Village

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San Vitale is a frazione of the comune of Assisi in the Province of Perugia, Umbria, central Italy. It stands at an elevation of 372 metres above sea level. At the time of the Istat census of 2001 it had 494 inhabitants,…

Rivotorto

Village

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Rivotorto is a frazione of the comune of Assisi in the Province of Perugia, Umbria, central Italy. It stands at an elevation of 211 m above sea level. At the time of the Istat census of 2001 it had 1284 inhabitants. Rivotorto is situated 3 km southwest of Grotta degli Asparagi.