Assisi

It is visited by millions of tourists every year, just 40 minutes from our hotel, and is the ultimate destination for religious tourism, Assisi, a charming medieval village world-famous for its location at the foot of Mount Subasio.

Of extraordinary tourist, historical, artistic, cultural, and religious significance is the Basilica of Saint Francis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its unmistakable Gothic style, it houses the remains of Saint Francis himself. The basilica consists of two distinct yet united structures: the Upper Basilica and the Lower Basilica. Inside, visitors can admire some of the most important frescoes in the entire history of Italian and world art. The Lower Basilica features Cimabue’s Maestà and several frescoes by Giotto, both of whom also contributed to the stunning frescoes adorning the Upper Basilica.

Other must-visit sites include the Temple of Minerva, the Basilica of Saint Clare, and the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore.

At the foot of the city stands the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, located in the town that bears its name. Inside, you will find the small church known as La Porziuncola, which is said to have been restored by Saint Francis himself.