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Top Assisi Attractions
- Going truffle hunting with a local farmer and his pigs in the beautiful Italian forests -- through which you gain an appreciation for the land that has always been so connected with Italian culture, and the truffles you get to eat after.
- Learning about one of the predominant saints in the Catholic tradition, St. Francis, and visiting his birthplace and the stunning basilica, built in his namesake.
- Admiring the dozens of beautiful churches, all of which are free to enter and deeply intertwine the religious history of the town.
- Going on a winemaking tour, and having your fair share of delicious wines native to Assisi region.
- Touring the Rocca Maggiore Fortress, as well as the Pallazzo dei Consolo, two twelfth century palaces directly in the center of town.
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Assisi Attractions & Landmarks Guide
Assisi is a beautiful, classic Italian town, Assisi is picturesque at every point. From its perfect cobblestone streets, to the rolling hills of the Italian countryside that can be seen from any vantage point around the city, it is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of Italy’s busy tourist cities and get a better feel of the country itself.
Assisi Walking Tours
Assisi’s small size and tiny streets make going on a walking tour is one of the best ways to explore Assisi, especially if it is on your grand tour of Umbria. In the heart of Italy, Umbria has a rich medieval past, and evidence of this history can be seen in the medieval buildings and layout of the city.
These narrow paths and cobblestone streets can only be seen on foot, and your tour guide will take you through these passages and off the beaten path to explain Assisi’s fascinating history
On your walking tour of Assisi, as in other cities in Umbria, your guide will not only take you to famous landmarks, but will likely take you into a few Italian shops. Whether it’s a stop at a deli to taste a few regional delicacies, or brief visit to a local craftsman to see how they make their goods, a walking tour allows you to get close to the action and to the heart of the city.
St. Francis Tours in Assisi
Assisi is one of the top places for Catholics on a pilgrimage in Italy, and this is for one reason: Saint Francis was born, raised, and died in the small town of Assisi. Francis is one of the most important saints in the Italian faith, the patron saint of animals and the natural environment, and starting a well known following of Franciscan Monks.
Francis himself encouraged living a life free of temptation, he himself enjoyed living in the wilderness, far from and without unnecessary material objects, so you may be surprised to find the basilica dedicated to him to be the largest and most ornate in all of Assisi. In fact, St. Francis’ Basilica is a World Heritage site, and an important example of Italian architecture taught in many art history classes.
The basilica is unique in another way: inside the church is another church. The first instruction Francis ever received from God had to do with the repairing a small wooden church, and this is what Francis did.
The church remained incredibly important to him, and throughout his life he urged his followers to never leave the place, and when he was on his deathbed, he asked to be brought back to it. This same 13th century church is now encompassed by the much larger basilica, forever preserved for Francis’s followers.
Festivals & Events in Assisi
Being a religiously Catholic community, any traveler to Assisi should expect stores to be closed on Sundays, as well as the main Christian holidays. With this being said, there are also several other interesting events and festivals that occur in Assisi and may be worth scheduling your travel around. Here are some of them:
- Calendimaggio: This springtime ceremony is a joyous and well-known Assisi tradition. The entire town engages in a parade, dressed in medieval costumes. At the end of the day, which includes several street performances, a “Spring Madonna” is selected.
- International Antiques Fair: This event draws international travelers and Italians from far and wide for one of the largest antique fairs in all of Europe. You can expect to find high quality, art, furniture, and other knick knacks for sale.
- Pardon Festival: “Pardon Festivals” are common in many religious Catholic towns in Italy, though Assisi has one of the most famous. This feast, which occurs on August 2nd, attracts thousands of visitors and pilgrims. In the morning, all observing the ceremony attend to church to confess, and afterwards, the entire town gathers for a joyous and hearty feast.
- Holy Week: This festival happens in the week before Easter, and is generally a happy time in Assisi. Theatre, concerts, and liturgies happen throughout the week, and cumultate with a parade on Good Friday (the day before Jesus was crucified, in Christian history).
- St. Francis Festival: this festival is dedicated to the town’s patron Saint, who is known as the saint of animals and poverty. Pilgrims come to Assisi during this time, and there are many folk art and music festivals during the two days (October 3 & 4) of this festival.
Assisi Reviews & Ratings
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Italian Holiday
Wanted more time in Florence. Good coverage in Rome of the Vatican and the ruins. Verona could have been skipped inorder to have an overnight in Florence. Venice ...
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Italian Holiday
Great senery trip, bus ride , et.
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Southern Italy and Sicily
We loved every stop! Next time we will take a longer tour!
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Southern Italy and Sicily
Did not like the location of hotel on the three night stay for Taramia. Too far from town.
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Southern Italy and Sicily
optional excursions were OK. the prices of the excursions were extremely high for group rates. I would not recommend the excursions to others. There was too little ...
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