The picturesque province of Perugia invites guests of Italy to visit the charming town of Assisi. This town is the birthplace of Saint Francis and one of his first followers, Saint Clare. To memorize the name of the saints, local architects built two gorgeous churches. Saint Rufinus is widely recognized as the patron saint of Assisi, so no wonder why local people built a gorgeous cathedral in his name. Nowadays, this is one of the major attractions in the town.
The most important and famous historical symbol of Assisi is the Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi. Its construction started in the first half of the 13th century and was completed in 1253. … Open
Besides ancient churches, castles, and other medieval sights, Assisi is famous for its picturesque parks and gardens. In the vicinity of the city, you can go explore nature reserves and … Open
The Communal Square (Piazza del Comune) is the heart of Assisi. This is where visitors can see the majority of the town’s landmarks. Archaeological findings proved that there was a Roman forum on the site of the square in the past. The forum hosted the town’s government meetings and public disputes. Until the 13th century, the square was nothing but a simple part of the town. Steadily, new and new gorgeous buildings appeared at the perimeter of the square, turning it into a real landmark of the region.
Look for the most interesting shops and malls at the foot of Assisi hill, at the top of which there is the ancient Basilica of St. Francis. The old shrine is surrounded by a park where you … Open
Later, the palace provided shelter to holy fathers. Nowadays, the town’s municipality is open in it. This is a gorgeous building that tourists shouldn’t forget to visit. Despite the fact that the administration of Assisi is now open in the palace, the building still has its original décor with ancient coats of arms. The ceiling is decorated with skillfully made frescos. Even the faces of Virgin Mary and baby Jesus are untouched and decorate the palace.
The most important and famous historical symbol of Assisi is the Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi. Its construction started in the first half of the 13th century and was completed in 1253. … Open
The look of the church has somewhat changed through years because the cathedral underwent as many as five renovations and reorganizations. Near the entrance to the cathedral, visitors can see interesting sculpted details with different animals and flowers. This is an amazing opportunity to get oneself familiar with the architectural peculiarities of the Middle Ages. Inside, the cathedral has a gorgeous Renaissance-style décor. The ceiling still has precious frescos of the 17th century and stuccos that date back to the 19th century. Two statues – of Saint Francis and Saint Clare – complete the design of the cathedral.
Besides ancient churches, castles, and other medieval sights, Assisi is famous for its picturesque parks and gardens. In the vicinity of the city, you can go explore nature reserves and … Open
It is easy to reach Assisi by train from such Italian cities as Perugia, Florence, and Rome. After that, the “C” bus takes guests of the town from the railway station to the central part of Assisi. Tourists can also take this bus to get to the cathedral. Besides trains, it is possible to reach Assisi by bus. The cities mentioned above have regular intercity buses to Assisi.