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	The Hermitage of the Carceri The entrance and three scenes: two in winter and one in fall.
		Chapel for the celebrations The present church which was transformed from the old hay barn is used for daily celebrations and for groups.
	Other places for daily celebrations
		Cave of St. Francis Positioned at the heart of the sanctuary. Much readapted, the tiny “bed” where the saint would rest is preserved.
		The tree where Francis preached to the birds Situated near the bridge that leads to the forest, looking down one can see a centuries-old holm-oak, upon which, according to tradition, it is said that numerous birds gathered to listen to the voice of the poverello of Assisi .

		The hole of the devil Leaving the cave of St. Francis , one passes through a very narrow door. On the ground a pink stone covers an opening which is called the “devil’s hole”: it is the point where the temptation of brother Rufino took place.
		Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene Under the floor is buried since 1477, the blessed friar Barnabas Manassei, creator and founder of the “Monti di Pietà” in Perugia .
		Oratory of St. Bernadine Small chapel added to the friary in the 15^th century. Above the altar is a fresco depicting a Crucifixion scene with St. Francis praying.
		Small friary of St. Bernadine Attached to the antique hermitage, brother Bernadine of Siena in the 15^th century had a small friary built with Franciscan simplicity, which could be used by the brothers who wished to retreat for a time of silence. Inside the small friary is the little choir stalls dating back to 1400 (redone in 1600), and the refectory¸ built right on the wall of rock. The refectory still preserves the primitive tables from 1400 and a fresco, the “Last Supper” from 1595. These two places can be visited only if accompanied by a religious of the community.

	Monogram of St. Bernadine Characteristic sign used by the saint then Vicar of the Franciscan Order from 1438 to 1442, easily recognizable from the Latin initials of the name of Jesus (Jesus Hominum Salvator) written in the solar circle, here in terracotta.