Casa di Santa Brigida

Centro Storico


This tranquil convent, named after the Swedish St Brigid who died here in 1373, enjoys a superb location overlooking Piazza Farnese. The resident nuns extend a hospitable welcome, offering rooms that are simple, clean and decidedly low-tech – entertainment here is limited to a piano in the communal room, a small library and views from the roof terrace.


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