Casa di Accoglienza Religiosa San Ponziano, Spoleto

Histoire

Its church was built in the 11th century (the exact date is something of a mystery), on the site where Saint Ponziano the Martyr was buried in 175 AD. the nuns who occupied the monastery (before the Augustinian Order) sold the monastery’s historical archives to a nobleman of Spoleto and the documents have since been lost. The facade of the church is ornate with overhanging sculptures and a portal decorated with mosaics. Enriched with 13th and 14th-century frescoes, the interior of the church was renovated by the architect Valadier in 1788. It has a three-nave structure. The central nave has preserved the original 18th-century floor. The painting of the main altar represents the martyrdom of Saint Ponziano; the lateral altars represent scenes from the life of Saint Francis.

Restauration et Boissons

Breakfast is always included with the lodging. Other meals can be provided by request.

Espaces verts et alentours

Archaeological remains have survived including the 1st-century Roman amphitheatre used for the Festival dei Due Mondi, a well-known event organized by native son composer, Gian Carlo Menotti. 

Plus d'informations

There is a meeting room, conference hall, TV room, cafe and private parking. There is also an elevator and rooms are accessible to the disabled.