Assisi Best Highlights a Private Tour with Licensed Tour Guide

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1. Assisi’s “jewel in the crown” is the grandiose Basilica Papale di San Francesco (Papal Basilica of St. Francis), one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in all of Christendom. You’ll understand why when you see the vast, breathtaking frescoes by Giotto, the most famous painter in Medieval times.

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2. the Basilica di Santa Chiara (Basilica of St. Clare), the simple church where you can still admire the Crucifix of St. Damien which spoke directly to St. Francis and whose powerful message of peace and love of the environment still speaks to us today.

   15 minToegang inbegrepen

3. The main square of Assisi is the very heart of the town. It is home to the fabulous Roman Temple and all the Medieval Public buildings.

   15 minToegang inbegrepen

4. The Temple of Minerva is an ancient Roman building in Assisi which dates back to 1st century BC. It currently houses the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, built in 1539 and renovated in Baroque style in the 17th century.

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5. The Rocca Maggiore is a fortress that overlooks the historical town center of Assisi. The fortress is a lively example of 14th century military architecture, built in Albornoz style with a square plant and a Polygonal Tower. It offers a breathtaking panoramic view over the Umbrian Valley exteding from Perugia (north) to Spoleto (south).

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6. The Cathedral dates back to the XII century and boasts one of the most beautiful Romanesque façade in the region.

   10 minToegang inbegrepen

7. The amazing area once occupied by the ancient Roman Amphitheater is now occupied by the most beautiful Medieval houses...

   15 minToegang inbegrepen

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How it compares in Assisi

• Its from-price is 71% above the median of the 130 experiences we list in Assisi.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 9 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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