Casa di Accoglienza Religiosa San Ponziano, Spoleto

History

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.

Food & beverage

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

Grounds & Gardens

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. 

Other facilities

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.