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Monte Subasio
Monte Subasio is a prominent mountain in Umbria, central Italy, located east of Assisi. At 1,290 m, it is a popular excursion destination and part of the Monte Subasio Regional Park. The mountain is mainly composed of limestone and is known for its rich flora and fauna. Slopes are covered by forests of holm oak, downy oak, beech, and pine. Higher elevations feature alpine grasslands and broom shrubs. Monte Subasio is closely linked to the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, who often retreated here for meditation. The hermitages Eremo delle Carceri and Santuario di San Francesco are located on its slopes. The mountain features spectacular views of the Spoleto Valley and the Umbrian landscape. It is an important area for bird migration, hosting raptors such as the common kestrel and common buzzard. Surrounding towns, such as Assisi and Spello, are rich in artistic and historical heritage.
- Location: Italy
- Top sights: Proloco Viole · Ex-monastero di San Benedetto al Subasio · Sant'Angelo di Panzo
- Nearby: Foligno (11 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 63 | 72 | 70 | 61 | 69 | 45 | 35 | 38 | 76 | 79 | 109 | 83 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Monte Subasio is 1,290 m high.
- It rises east of Assisi in the Umbria region.
- The Monte Subasio Regional Park covers an area of 7,400 hectares.
- The hermitage Eremo delle Carceri is located at about 750 m elevation.
- A cross erected in 1933 stands on the summit.
- The mountain is part of the Natura 2000 site IT5210028.
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Sights in the town Monte Subasio (9)
Ex-monastero di San Benedetto al Subasio⛪ monastery
Former monastery on Monte Subasio.
Eremo delle Carceri
Catholic sanctuary in Italy, located above Assisi.
Monte Subasio
Peak in the Apennines, above Assisi.
Castelliere
Archaeological site on Monte Subasio.
Torre Messere
Ruins of a tower on Monte Subasio.
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Religious building in Rivotorto, Assisi, Italy.
Church of San Damiano⛪ church
Church in Assisi, Italy.
Sights nearby
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