Abbey of Saint Peter, Assisi

Name: Abbey of Saint Peter
Address: Assisi, Italy

#13 among attractions in Assisi

Church, Romanesque architecture

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The Abbey of St. Peter in Assisi, Italy, is inhabited by a small community of monks belonging to the Benedictine Cassinese Congregation. They live according to the Rule of St. Benedict, summarized as "Ora et Labora". ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Pietro Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°4'20"N, 12°36'27"E

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Abbey of Saint Peter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~970 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Treasure Museum of the basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, Assisi
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the medieval town of Assisi, the Treasure Museum of the Basilica of Saint Francis offers a profound glimpse into the spiritual and artistic heritage that has long been associated with one of Christianity's most revered saints.
~340 ftN
Vast hillside church with medieval art
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Assisi
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Umbria, Italy, the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is a revered sanctuary and a masterpiece of medieval architecture. This sacred structure serves as the final resting place of Saint Francis, the venerated patron saint of Italy and founder...
0.5 miE
Church where St Francis was baptized
Assisi Cathedral, Assisi
14 min walk • Assisi Cathedral, known locally as Cattedrale di San Rufino, stands as a spiritual and architectural beacon in the heart of Assisi, Italy. This Romanesque church, dedicated to San Rufino, is not only a place of worship but also a significant historical landmark that...
0.4 miE
Historical place, Forts and castles, View point
Rocca Maggiore, Assisi
11 min walk • The Rocca Maggiore is a commanding fortress perched on a hilltop above the historic town of Assisi, Italy. This medieval stronghold offers visitors a glimpse into the past and provides panoramic views of the surrounding Umbrian countryside.
~1000 ftNW
Gothic architecture, Monastery
Sacro Convento, Assisi
5 min walk • Nestled in the serene hills of Umbria, the Sacro Convento is a monumental complex that serves as a beacon of spirituality and history in the medieval city of Assisi, Italy. This grand structure is not only a building but a sacred ensemble that houses the Basilica of...
0.5 miSE
1200s church with pink-&-white facade
Basilica di Santa Chiara, Assisi
14 min walk • The Basilica of Saint Clare is a church in Assisi, central Italy. It is dedicated to and contains the remains of Saint Clare of Assisi, a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi and founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, known today as the Order of Saint Clare.
~1090 ftNW
Church
San Martino Chapel, Assisi
6 min walk • San Martino Chapel is a chapel in the Lower Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, Umbria, central Italy. Commissioned and funded by Cardinal Gentile Portino da Montefiore, it features a cycle of frescoes by Simone Martini, portraying the life of Saint Martin of Tours in 4th-century France.
0.5 miE
Museum, Ruins, Historical place
Assisi Diocesan Museum, Assisi
13 min walk • The Assisi Diocesan Museum, in the city of Assisi, was founded in 1941 by bishop Giuseppe Placido Niccolini to preserve the most important works of art of the Assisi Cathedral and of several oratories of Assisi's confraternities.
0.9 miSE
Simple 1100s church linked to St Francis
San Damiano, Assisi
24 min walk • 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.
0.4 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Santa Maria Maggiore, Assisi
10 min walk • The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Sanctuary of the Spoliation, is a church in Assisi, Umbria, central Italy.
~1940 ftE
Historical place, Temple
Temple of Minerva, Assisi
10 min walk • The Temple of Minerva is an ancient Roman building in Assisi, Umbria, central Italy. It currently houses a church, Santa Maria sopra Minerva, built in 1539 and renovated in Baroque style in the 17th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abbey of Saint Peter?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Assisi (2 min walk), Piazza Inferiore di San Francesco, Assisi (4 min walk), Fonte Marcella, Assisi (4 min walk), Treasure Museum of the basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, Assisi (5 min walk).

How to get to Abbey of Saint Peter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbey of Saint Peter:

Bus

Giovanni Paolo II • Lines: 485 (1 min walk)
Parcheggio autobus Porta Nuova (18 min walk)

Train

Assisi (38 min walk)