Assisi Day Trip, Assisi, Italy

Assisi is a town in the Umbria region of Italy, known for its medieval architecture, art, and religious significance.

Assisi: Piazza Inferiore di S. Francesco, 2, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy

One of the most famous landmarks in Assisi is the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi (Basilica di San Francesco), which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica is dedicated to Saint Francis, the patron saint of Italy, and it houses important works of art, including frescoes by renowned artists such as Giotto.

Assisi is also known for its well-preserved medieval cityscape, with narrow winding streets, medieval buildings, and charming squares. The town is perched on the slopes of Mount Subasio, offering picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.

I took a train from Florence to Assisi, which took about two hours and 30 minutes.  From the train station, it is a short bus ride to the town center.

The town feels unique because the buildings are made of white stones.

On the way to the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi which is located at one end of the town.

A side street

The Cathedral of San Rufino.  The 13th-century church with ornate friezes & statutes, plus the font where St Francis was baptized.

The basement of the church has a collection of paintings.

Keep walking toward the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

The Basilica di Santa Chiara.  It is a church dedicated to Saint Clare of Assisi, a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi and the founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, known today as the Order of Saint Clare.  It was not open when I was there too early, so I could not get in.

Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Assisi.  The 14th-century, Gothic-style church built from a former Greek temple & still retaining its façade.

A side street

Finally, the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. 

The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi (Basilica di San Francesco), which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica is dedicated to Saint Francis, the patron saint of Italy, and it houses important works of art, including frescoes by renowned artists such as Giotto.

Pictures were not allowed in the church, so no pictures of inside.

Apart from its cultural and historical significance, Assisi is a place of pilgrimage for those following the footsteps of Saint Francis. The saint was born in Assisi in the 12th century and founded the Franciscan order.