Photogallery of Assisi, Italy

Assisi
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More to see in Assisi
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 ancient forests. Fans of active recreation will also have the opportunity to see many interesting natural attractions. The beautiful garden Bosco di San Francesco has been formed around the ancient cathedral at the top of a hill. This one is attractive not only with a variety of beautiful plants but also with natural viewpoints from which you can take wonderful pictures of the city and its surroundings. Many old stone paths and bridges have been preserved here among admirable age-old trees and rare plants. The rapids of a river flowing through this area form beautiful waterfalls. It's nice to visit the picturesque park at any time of the year. Many charming historic buildings and statues have been preserved here to the delight of tourists and locals. When get tired of city walks, head to Parco del Monte Subasio, which is located just outside Assisi. In this park, you'll find an equestrian center, as well as the opportunity to admire rare horses and take exciting horse rides. In recent years, this green area has become "extremely" popular with thrill-seekers. Fans of paragliding and mountain hiking love to spend time here. One of the main natural attractions of the region is Monte Subasio. On the slopes of the mountain and in the foothill regions, there are many interesting routes of … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Assisi

Assisi sightseeing

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 … Open

Cultural excursion through Assisi - things to see

Not far from the city center is San Damiano Monastery, which is now considered a historical site of world importance. This monastery was founded by St. Francis. It was decided to build it on the site of an old dilapidated church. The patron saint personally took part in the construction work and rebuilt the small church on his own. The church features a very beautiful antique design and is still available for … Open

Attractions and active leisure

In the evening, guests of Assisi are invited to many bars and pubs where they can enjoy the finest regional wines and spend time in a special atmosphere. Il Birreto is a very popular bar that was opened in a chic historic building featuring a well-preserved decoration. The bar is furnished with authentic antiques and lovely designer accessories. Here, you will be offered the best wines from various regions of … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Nearby is Libreria Tipografia, a great bookstore where they sell not only fiction but also guidebooks. Particularly noteworthy are books on the history of the region and St. Francis' life. Besides, the store has religious books an interesting souvenir section. A wide selection of interesting souvenirs is presented in D'Olivo store, which is housed in a charming historic building. Here, you can check out … Open

Top sigths of Italy

The magnificent Coliseum was built almost 2 thousand years ago. Before that, the site of the Coliseum was the location of Nero’s Palace and a big artificial lake. The building of the Coliseum was joyful for inhabitants of Rome because it was much more pleasant to see a beautiful forum rather than a tyrant’s palace. Circus Maximus is another large and unusual landmark. According to some experts, Circus could provide seats for 200 thousand visitors. The venue was used to host competitions of carts and other important public events. Mons Palatinus is an interesting place from the historic point of view. According to scientists, homes of first settlers of Rome were located there. Later, noble Romans built their houses on Mons Palatinus. There were many temples in that area and many important celebrations took place there. … Open

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