Assisi, the town of Saint Francis - Private Walking Tour

Assisi is a must-see in Umbria, especially famous because it is the birthplace of Saint Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order here in 1208. Assisi is fascinating for spiritual, artistic and historical reasons: the remains of the Ancient Roman city and the breathtaking churches from the Middle Ages make it one of the most beautiful towns in Italy! Discover the Roman Forum (main square) and the impressive Temple of Minerva, whose columns still stand after more than 2000 years! Then, time to follow your knowledgeable guide to the medieval city of St. Francis and his followers, and have a look at the most beautiful churches in Assisi: the Basilica of St. Clare, the Gothic church that contains her mortal remains, the Cathedral of St. Rufinus, in Romanesque style, and the most-renowned Basilica of Saint Francis. Here you will admire the breathtaking frescoes painted by famous Italian artists like Giotto and Cimabue, and you will discover two superimposed churches, known as the Upper Church, slender and bright, in Gothic style, and the Lower Church, where Saint Francis was buried.

1. 1

   Basilica di Santa Chiara

   30 min

   The Basilica of St. Clare, the Gothic church that contains her mortal remains and the wooden crucifix which, according to tradition, spoke to Saint Francis

2. 2

   Cattedrale di San Rufino

   30 min

   The Cathedral of St. Rufinus, in Romanesque style

3. 3

   Piazza del Comune

   30 min

   Discover the Roman amphiteatre, the Forum (main square) and the impressive Temple of Minerva, whose columns still stand after more than 2000 years!

4. 4

   Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi

   1 hour

   In the most-renowned Basilica of Saint Francis you will admire the breathtaking frescoes painted by famous Italian artists like Giotto and Cimabue, and you will discover two superimposed churches, known as the Upper Church, slender and bright, in Gothic style, and the Lower Church, where Saint Francis was buried.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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