Casa Del Pellegrino La Margherita in Cascia

Where Casa Del Pellegrino La Margherita is in Cascia

The guest house is at Roccaporena, at the far end of the village, about 6 km from Cascia. From here, the Santuario di Santa Rita in Roccaporena and the Scoglio della Preghiera (Rock of Prayer) are a short distance away. The Basilica and Monastery of Santa Rita, on the other hand, are in Cascia.

Casa Del Pellegrino La Margherita: facilities

The 50 rooms have a telephone, private bathroom and color TV. The guest house has a modern kitchen and a dining hall. Parking and a conference room are also available. For other accommodations in the area, see the page where to stay in Cascia. Its sister property is Hotel Roccaporena.

What to see near Casa Del Pellegrino La Margherita

Roccaporena is small and its sights are close together. The Santuario di Santa Rita was designed by the Turin architect Oreste Della Piana and consecrated in 1948. Inside, it is decorated with mosaics.

The other places linked to the saint are:

• the Casa Natale (birthplace);
• the Casa Maritale (marital home), turned into a chapel in 1629 and holding a painting by Luca Giordano;
• the Lazzaretto, where Rita is said to have cared for the sick;
• the Church of San Montano;
• the Orto del Miracolo (garden of the miracle).

The Scoglio della Preghiera is at 827 m above sea level. It is reached by a long stepped path through the woods, and at the top there is a small chapel. From the top, the Valnerina can be seen. A shorter path leads to the Grotta d'Oro.