San Damiano, Assisi

Name: San Damiano
Address: Via San Damiano, 85, Assisi, 06081, Italy
Telephone: +39 075 812273

#10 among attractions in Assisi

Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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San Damiano is a church with a monastery near Assisi, Italy. Built in the 12th century, it was the first monastery of the Order of Saint Clare, where Saint Clare built her community. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Damiano Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°3'41"N, 12°37'6"E

Address

Via San Damiano, 85Assisi 06081 Italy

Contact

+39 075 812273

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Nearby attractions include: Treasure Museum of the basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Assisi Cathedral, Rocca Maggiore.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Damiano open?

San Damiano is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Damiano?

Nearby attractions include Basilica di Santa Chiara, Assisi (14 min walk), Santa Maria Maggiore, Assisi (16 min walk), Assisi Cathedral, Assisi (16 min walk), Oratorio San Francesco Piccolino, Assisi (16 min walk).

How to get to San Damiano by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Damiano:

Bus

Parcheggio autobus Porta Nuova (9 min walk)
Giovanni Paolo II • Lines: 485 (24 min walk)