The Sanctuary of Eremo delle Carceri
Ancient Franciscan site on Mount Subasio, 4 km distant from Assisi, at an altitude of 800 m, in the heart of a wood with century-old holm-oaks - here is one of the Franciscan Sanctuaries guarded by the Friars Minor of St. Francis of the Seraphic Province of St. Francis of Assisi. The term “Carcere” does not mean “prison”, but its origin is the Latin “carcer” meaning remote, solitary, suitable for a life of prayer. Here came Francis with his companions, and after them many friars, to spend a limited period of prayer.