The Places of Francesco
Between visits to the most famous sites, moments of reflection, and walks through Umbrian streets and panoramas, Assisi offers an intense and authentic experience.
Between culture, art, and spirituality
Visiting Assisi means discovering the symbolic places of Saint Francis’s life and following an itinerary filled with authentic emotions. The basilicas, convents, trails, and quieter corners of the city invite contemplation, as well as cultural and artistic discovery.
In the footsteps of the Saint
Papal Basilica of Saint Francis and Sacred Convent
A world centre of Franciscanism, it preserves the memory of Saint Francis and absolute masterpieces of medieval art, with frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue.
Cathedral of San Rufino
Assisi’s cathedral and the place of Saint Francis’s baptism, it tells the religious history of the city through art, faith, and memory.
Dedicated to the patron saint of Assisi
From Francis’s gesture to Carlo’s testimony
Sanctuary of the Spoliation
A symbolic place in the life of Saint Francis, it preserves the memory of the gesture with which the Saint renounced earthly possessions before his father and the Bishop of Assisi. Today, the Sanctuary is also home to the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a destination for pilgrimages from all over the world. It is a place of deep spirituality, linked to the values of simplicity, faith, and Christian witness.
Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Porziuncola
At the foot of Assisi, it houses the small chapel of the Porziuncola, a place dearly loved by Francis and a symbol of the origins of the Franciscan movement.
The light of Santa Maria
Eremo delle Carceri
Set in the woods of Mount Subasio, it is a place of silence, prayer, and meditation, ideal for finding peace and reflection.
Sanctuary of San Damiano
Here Francis received the call to “rebuild the Church”. A simple and powerful place, deeply connected to the beginnings of his journey.
Cathedral of San Rufino
A medieval fortress overlooking the city from above, offering a spectacular view of the Umbrian valley. Ideal for a panoramic visit between history and landscape.
Piazza del Comune and Temple of Minerva
The civic heart of Assisi, where Roman history and city life meet in one of the most evocative views of the historic centre.
Cathedral of San Feliciano
The city cathedral and main place of worship in Foligno, preserving the memory of the city’s patron saint.
Foligno and the places of the Diocese
Foligno is linked to an important moment in Francis’s life: here he sold his father’s fabrics to contribute to the restoration of a church.
Palazzo Trinci
An elegant historic palace, preserving precious frescoes and bearing witness to the artistic and cultural richness of Foligno.
Rocca Maggiore
An ancient medieval fortress overlooking Assisi from above, offering a spectacular view of the Umbrian valley.
Spello
A medieval village renowned for its flower-filled streets, intimate atmosphere, and works by Pinturicchio.
Oratory of the Nunziatella
A small artistic and spiritual gem, preserving an important fresco by Perugino.
Church of Santa Maria Infraportas
One of the oldest churches in Foligno, it preserves an intimate atmosphere and precious traces of local religious history.
Mount Subasio Park
A natural landscape of great beauty, connecting Assisi and the nearby villages through trails, panoramic views, and places of spirituality.
