2 Hour The Secrets of Assisi Underground Walking Guided Tour

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Itinerary

1. The evocative basement of the palace contains the remains of a Romanesque cloister and the crypt of the "Ugonian Basilica" (11th cent.), decorated with very rare coeval frescoes and a Roman sarcophagus with the myth of Selene and Endymion that housed the coffin of the patron saint Rufinus. The museum preserves interesting and valuable artwork from the cathedral, enhancing its historical and religious significance. Completing the site visit are the Cloister and Crypt of St. Rufinus, both from the 11th century. The crypt, an evocative environment located under the nave of the cathedral, is one of the places where Francis used to retire in prayer when he preached in the cathedral.

   1 h

2. Beneath today's Town Square, dominated by the Roman Temple of Minerva, the ancient Roman Forum can be visited, which was found during excavations in 1836. The remains of the Forum include the base of the temple with access gates to a monumental cistern, a podium with seats for magistrates, and a tetrastyle temple dedicated to Castor and Pollux.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Assisi

• Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 130 experiences we list in Assisi.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 53 of 130.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Assisi

Assisi, in Umbria, is a pink-stone hill town and pilgrimage centre, the birthplace of St Francis and home to a basilica covered in frescoes.

Assisi spreads across the slope of Mount Subasio, its buildings of pale pink and white limestone. The Basilica of St Francis, built in the thirteenth century over the saint's tomb, has two churches stacked one above the other, with frescoes by Giotto and his circle and by Cimabue. The basilica and the town form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Top-ranked sights in Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis (Basilica di San Francesco), Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi) , Basilica of St. Clare (Basilica di Santa Chiara).

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