High up on Mount Subasio is a steep hill called Colle San Rufino, that sits prominently on the Assisi side of the mountain. Many hikers going up and down the mountain might pass it by without much thought. It first came to my attention years ago when I saw horses grazing atop it. It turns out to be a place of archeological significance predating Assisi, and ruins can be found along the ridge of the hill.
I visited Colle San Rufino on a recent climb of Subasio, but not before taking a "shoefie" on the mountain summit.
Really, this was taken very close to the summit marker.
The trek back down included crossing over the top of Colle San Rufino and revisiting an interesting, unmarked location carved into the rocky hillside, that some person or persons years ago transformed into a rough shrine. Here are a few pictures, the first looking down from above.
Next from the side.
Here are some closer pictures, starting with a manger scene (with a fallen cow).
Another manger scene, sheltered by plastic.
Two venerated saints.
A quote (trans: Two things in the world will never abandon you: the eye of God that always sees you, the heart of the Mother that always follows you) and a cross.
Saint Catherine of Siena.
The Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi.
Sacred Art.
With inspiring views of Subasio above and the valley below, Colle San Rufino is a special place to visit.
Ciao.
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