Assisi: Historical Place
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Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Vast hillside church with medieval art 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...
Assisi Cathedral
Church where St Francis was baptized 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...
Rocca Maggiore
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.
Basilica di Santa Chiara
1200s church with pink-&-white facade 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.
Assisi Diocesan Museum
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.
San Damiano
Simple 1100s church linked to St Francis 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.
Eremo delle Carceri
St Francis' mountainside hermitage The Eremo delle Carceri is a hermitage complex located 791 metres above sea level in a steep forest gorge upon Monte Subasio, in Umbria, in central Italy, four kilometers above Assisi.
Temple of Minerva
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.
Ingresso Foro romano
Assisi's Museo Civico e Foro Romano allows visitors to visit the remains of the town's ancient Roman forum and also contains a collection of relevant archaeological objects.
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