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Basilica was completed in 1253. The walls and ceilings of the upper church are embellished with frescoes of the Giotto school; the lower sanctuary contains the tomb of St. Francis. It's a good idea to rent the audio guide to appreciate the artistic and historical significance of this unique church. Please be quiet as you visit this multi-level structure as it still is a place of prayer for many.
Museo del Tesoro della Basilica di San Francesco
It has probably the most beautiful façade of all the churches in town. If you have some time to spare visit the museum.
Museo diocesano e cripta di San Rufino
The little church of San Damiano is outside the walls of the city, halfway down the hill, but easily accessible from Porta Nuova, near St. Clare's Basilica. According to the saint's biographers, it was here that St. Francis received his message "to rebuild the church." This is one of the most "franciscan" places in town and it is definitely worth the small detour from the centre. If you are staying in for some days they have a lovely 07:30 morning mass, with beautiful music.
In a little hidden angle of the town, a beautiful well kept Church (don't be cheated by its unassuming façade). Going down the hill a little look for the monastery of St Quirico. Eearly in the morning and at 18:00, the Poor Clare nuns have morning and evening prayer. The Poor Clares in Sta Chiara can be seen during prayers.
From Corso Mazzini you follow some little steps and arrive to a very little chapel where the legend says Francis was born.
A lovely site with wonderful views. A good climb so be prepared for a walk. The structure has been restored and besides the wonderful architecture and the views you can also see an exhibition based on the Calendimaggio, the spring festival of the city.
Church of Saint Margaret
Among the little streets in front of St Francis Basilica. You have lovely views of the Basilica from the small Piazza.
MUMA
Galleria d’Arte Contemporanea della Pro Civitate Christiana
Museo della Porziuncola
Wine tasting where they offer lovely reds, a basic Assisi Rosso and their famous Villa Fidelia.
Simple home style renovated into a restaurant; central location.
A beautiful wine shop offering wines from all over Italy, exotic coffee, sweets and preserves.
Good prices.
Very nice pizza, good prices.
Nice to seat out in the summer.
Reliable family business well known among locals, delicious fried appetizer, pizza available for dinner.
The best gourmet shop for all Umbrian foods. Offers olive oil tasting, chocolate, cheese, cured meats, truffles. Pick up your picnic stuff here.
A really "local" place, quite full all year around.
Small, intimate B&B, all rooms with splendid views, fun hands-on cooking classes, quiet surroundings.
A villa with six rooms on two floors. Two of the six apartments are on the first floor, and there is a small but cozy common room. The ground floor is the reception, while in the park is the Town House with two of its four apartments suitable for persons with disabilities.
On Piazza San Pietro.
150 rooms and 6 suites, all equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar, and telephone with through line for fax and personal computers and a cable link to the hotel's congress centre, allowing guests to watch live broadcasts of conference events filmed by closed circuit television.
Country resort nestled on the hills with a panoramic view over Assisi. The hotel features rooms, suites and private apartments. In the private garden there are a pool and a golf course.
By bus
Buses arrive from the nearby cities of Perugia (1 hr, €2.7), Patrignano, Bettona, Todi, Marsiano.
By car
Take the A1 freeway and exit at the SS75. Follow the signs to historical Assisi and park in one of the public lots just outside the city walls.
Historical Assisi is very small and easily explored on foot. But go slowly, or the hilly streets will put you out of breath before you know it.
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