Cortona: Franciscan itinerary
- Eremo delle
Celle
The XIII cent. "Le Celle" Monastary is made of stone, in
the characteristic Fraciscan style. It is located near a creekbed of Mt. St.
Egidio, at 600 m a.s.l. It was founded by St. Francis, and later became a
monastary, frequently visited by the Saint.
- Sanctuary of Santa Margherita
The original church, dedicated
to Saint Margaret and built on this site, dates back to the XIII century. The
body of the Saint is kept at the main altar of the sanctuary.
- Church of San
Francesco
The church, dated from the XIII cent., is currently
under restoration.
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