Apiro – Church of S. Francesco of Favete

 

Built in the sixteenth century, it is located in a same name hamlet nearby Apiro. In this area S. Francesco visited the Benedictine Monastery of Sant’ Urbano dell'Esinante, where the monks assigned him an area to build a monastery, near Castle of Favete, The Saint in a few days worked hard and founded the Church and the convent. Although almost totally destroyed by the weather, in the area the cave where the Saint used to retire to pray is still visible.

 


 

Apiro – Church of S. Francesco of Favete

Strada Vicinale di S. Francesco, 19
Apiro (MC)
+39.0733.611131 (Comune) 0733.611835


 
 

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