House of Hospitality Saint Elizabeth, Assisi

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The House of Hospitality of Santa Elisabetta d'Ungheria is run by a religious fraternity member of the Institute of Piccola Fraternità Francescana di Santa Elisabetta d'Ungheria.

As well as a place to stay in the town, it is of incredible historical interest, not least as it is located in the centre of Assisi, very close to the Basilica of Santa Chiara and the Municipal Square.

More specifically it is in Piazza del Vescovado where Saint Francis famously rejected his privileged merchant upbringing by returning his fine clothes to his father to then embark on his religious calling.

You can still feel the peaceful atmosphere in the very spot where the Saint once lived.

For a full history St. Elizabeth of Hungary after whom the building is named, read this article and find out how her life was entwined with Saint Francis.

To get to the House of Hospitality of Santa Elisabetta d'Ungheria, take the local bus from Porta San Pietro near Saint Francis' Basilica. At the top of the city, it is then a 10 minute walk straight on.

The rooms are ensuite, there is a lift, a terrace garden, a large dining room with frescoes painted on the ceiling. Meeting rooms are available for groups.

The restaurant offers a genuine cuisine based on typical products. The house also has a private chapel.

http://www.terziario-santaelisabetta.com/engl/servizi.html

Last modified on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 16:15
Assisi in central Umbria is truly a special place and the tranquil atmosphere of the town relaxes everyone. It is really easy to get there by train. Once at the station just wait for the shuttle bus to take you to the old medieval gates. The birthplace of Saint Francis…
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