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Assisi is a small town in central Umbria, the town is a Unesco heritage site known for the magnificent medieval architecture and for being the birthplace of Saint Francis. With this daytrip you will cover the highlights of Assisi and you will have time to appreciate the magical atmosphere of the medieval alleys and the views of the surrounding countryside blanketed by woods and olive groves.
It is about spending a day in an enchanting and magical village, away from the tourist noise of the big cities.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Assisi is a small town in central Umbria, the town is a Unesco heritage site known for the magnificent medieval architecture and for being the birthplace of Saint Francis. With this daytrip you will cover the highlights of Assisi and you will have time to appreciate the magical atmosphere of the medieval alleys and the views of the surrounding countryside blanketed by woods and olive groves.
It is about spending a day in an enchanting and magical village, away from the tourist noise of the big cities.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d’Assisi, Piazza S. Francesco, 2, 06081, Assisi Italy
The Basilica is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor Conventual in Assisi, a town in the Umbria region in central Italy, where Saint Francis was born and died. It is a Papal minor basilica and one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy. With its accompanying friary, Sacro Convento, the basilica is a distinctive landmark to those approaching Assisi. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rocca Maggiore, Via della Rocca, 06081, Assisi Italy
The Rocca is an imposing fortress rebuilt in the 14th century over an earlier fortification dating back to the time of Charlemagne. From this building it is possible to see all the village.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza del Comune Centro storico, 06081, Assisi Italy
Piazza del Comune is the best place to enjoy the medieval palazzi and the beautifully preserved Temple of Minerva. It is an ideal spot to sit on the stone steps and do some people watching while eating a gelato. Roman foundations are a common feature of many buildings here. Below the piazza is the excavated Roman Forum, which can be visited from Via Portica. It is not much of a site if one comes from the splendors of Rome or Pompei, but it makes a good stop in a rainy or hot day and it has the added charm to be completely underground.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Chiara, Piazza Santa Chiara, 06081, Assisi Italy
The Basilica of St. Clare is fronted by a terracelike piazza with views over the valley and some shade trees. The church is early Gothic, but still has some Romanesque characteristics, such as round arches and an austere facade.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Via Eremo delle Carceri 38 Monte Subasio, 06081, Assisi Italy
The Eremo delle Carceri, literally the Hermitage of Prisoners, was an early retreat of Saint Francis and his followers. The name derives from the fact that the friars “imprisoned” themselves here, away from worldly temptations, in order to pray. Surrounded by thick ilex woods, the Hermitage is an oasis of peace where one can savor the true Franciscan atmosphere. The road exits the city walls at Porta Cappuccini and climbs to Mount Subasio, a natural reserve area with dramatic views. Park at the attended lot across from the entrance of the monastery.
Duration: 1 hour
