The beautifully built town of Assisi lies in the region of Umbria close to Monte Subasio. It’s most famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis who founded what is now the worldwide Order of Franciscan Monks.
Stay in a beautiful holiday rental in Assisi where you can easily visit all the delightful cultural gems in this area.
As the fame of Assisi’s beloved St. Francis grew large and more widespread, more and more elaborate plans were set in place to build basilicas, churches and chapels in his honour in the surrounding area. And St. Francis is not the only endeared saint to hail from here; St. Clare, St. Agnes and St. Sylvester also came from here and also have sacred buildings erected in their honour.
Stay in a beautiful holiday rental in Assisi where you can easily visit all the delightful cultural gems in this area.
As the fame of Assisi’s beloved St. Francis grew large and more widespread, more and more elaborate plans were set in place to build basilicas, churches and chapels in his honour in the surrounding area. And St. Francis is not the only endeared saint to hail from here; St. Clare, St. Agnes and St. Sylvester also came from here and also have sacred buildings erected in their honour.
Begin your visit here with a walk around the magnificent basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi, decorated with ornate frescoes, sculptures and sacred paintings depicting the saint’s life. There are also two castles in Assisi; one is called Rocca Maggiore which was built by the order of Cardinal Albornoz in 1367.
Pope Pius II added a domineering cylindrical bastion in the early 1500s which served as a reminder of the Catholic Church’s power over such areas of Italy. An older smaller fortress in Assisi dates back to the Roman era, as does a scenic 1st century amphitheatre which now has a pretty garden in its centre.
Pope Pius II added a domineering cylindrical bastion in the early 1500s which served as a reminder of the Catholic Church’s power over such areas of Italy. An older smaller fortress in Assisi dates back to the Roman era, as does a scenic 1st century amphitheatre which now has a pretty garden in its centre.
Stop off for a hot coffee al fresco in Piazza del Comune which is enveloped by Torre del Popolo, Palazzo dei Priori and the ancient Temple of Minerva.
You will see during your time here that Assisi is a haven of art and history which can be most vividly seen at the annual Calendimaggio Festival which takes place on the first week of May.
A huge population of tourists and pilgrims visit Assisi throughout the year so be prepared for some big crowds, especially during the summer months.
Assisi is a beautiful place to visit regardless if you’re religious or not; it’s a true testament of incredible Italian architecture and style so come and visit it for yourself on your next Italian vacation!
You will see during your time here that Assisi is a haven of art and history which can be most vividly seen at the annual Calendimaggio Festival which takes place on the first week of May.
A huge population of tourists and pilgrims visit Assisi throughout the year so be prepared for some big crowds, especially during the summer months.
Assisi is a beautiful place to visit regardless if you’re religious or not; it’s a true testament of incredible Italian architecture and style so come and visit it for yourself on your next Italian vacation!
Photo credits
picture 1: Roberto Ferrariorenzo.antiga / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 1: Roberto Ferrariorenzo.antiga / CC BY-SA 2.0;