Assisi

Town Assisi, Umbria, Italy

What to expect

Assisi is a town in the Umbria region of Italy, famous as the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan order. The town is situated on a spur of Monte Subasio and overlooks the valleys of the Topino and Chiascio rivers. It has narrow, winding streets and is surrounded by medieval walls. Assisi is home to many historical and cultural landmarks, including the Basilica of San Francesco, the Basilica of Santa Chiara, and the Cathedral of San Rufino. The town also features several museums, such as the Palazzo dei Priori and the Palazzo Bernabei, which showcase the town's rich history and art. Assisi has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 and is a popular pilgrimage site. The town offers a mystical and poignant atmosphere, with many sacred places, architectural masterpieces, and natural landscapes to explore. Visitors can enjoy the town's many festivals and age-old traditions, and the town is committed to removing architectural barriers and promoting inclusion for people with disabilities

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Assisi, where a local guide met us for a tour

Highlights: Kids loved to climb and run around ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the city of Assisi and its tiny roads and passages

Highlights: We enjoyed wandering and getting lost in its tiny roads and passages, and sitting and drinking coffee or wine ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the town and admired the beautiful views

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful views and the charming streets of the town ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the pilgrimage site of Assisi, which attracts as many as five million visitors annually. We took a tour of the historic center and had a drink in the city’s central square

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful historic buildings, fountains and colorful flowers while strolling through the center ✨