Location: Assisi
Top Things to do in Assisi
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Best known as the birthplace of St. Francis, Italy's patron saint, Assisi lies amid Umbria's rolling hills. Religious pilgrims have come here for centuries to visit the Basilica of San Francesco (where St. Francis is buried) and the Basilica of Santa Chiara (to see the tomb of St. Clare). Visit the Eremo delle Carceri to see caves where medieval hermits withdrew from the world. (You may find such solitude quite appealing—especially if you're here on a daytrip from Rome!)
Restaurants in Assisi
1. San Damiano
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5.0 based on 1,244 reviews
The church of San Damiano was restored by St. Frances of Assisi and later served as home for St. Clare.
Reviewed By GreenInsights - Perth, Australia
Quite a pilgrimage walk to get there if following the signs from near St Clare’s Basilica but gorgeous views on the way and steps or ramp to walk on. Once there a self guided tour through the sacred spaces where St Clare and her sisters lived, worked and prayed and where St Francis wrote hie famous Canticle to Creation. It is definitely worth the effort to get there !
2. Eremo delle Carceri
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5.0 based on 2,278 reviews
The retreat high in the mountains above Assisi where St. Francis frequently stayed to meditate and pray.
Reviewed By jmaiaf
Quiet, forested retreat. Wander about, watch for short doorways (!), sit, breathe Views are wondrous.
3. In Campagna Cooking Classes
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5.0 based on 66 reviews
Share a day with an Italian family. Join Letizia for a half day, hands-on cookery course in her restored farmhouse in the Umbrian countryside. The cooking classes offer an informal, friendly blend of modern and traditional Italian cooking techniques using ingredients that are fresh and in season. Lessons include a free market tour with gourmet tasting, the class, held in the farmhouse professional kitchen and plenty sampling of the delicious food prepared by the students. The cooking school has received enthusiastic reviews in Tripadvisor as well as press in several publications like E.g. Food and Wine magazine, National Geographic and BBC TV.
4. Azienda Agraria Saio
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5.0 based on 260 reviews
SAIO is the Vineyard of Assisi: 45 acres of vineyards and olive trees just 800 m from the Church of Saint Francis, UNESCO World Heritage Site. In our family farm we make small production wines which are the result of our passion and the best expression of our territory. Have fun with Pic nic and Trekking in the vineyards, Apprentice Wine courses, lunch and wine tastings and much more. We'll taste together white and red wines paired with the best local specialties.
5. Tili Vini Societa Agricola
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5.0 based on 478 reviews
The Tili Winery is a family organic farm, located in Umbria, the green heart of Italy, on the sunny and stony hillsides of Mount Subasio overlooking the near town of Assisi; and it produces high quality organic Wines "Assisi DOC" and "Umbria IGT" and Extra Virgin Olive Oils. The farm organize not only guided visits of the vineyards, olive trees and winery with following a tasting of its products but also particular tours like Treasure hunt or active experiences like Winemaker for a day or Harvest together. Please contact us to organize your tour at our winery!
Reviewed By Robinlea - Mount Juliet, United States
I was with a group of about 12 people who went to the winery to do a tour and wine tasting. it was a wonderful experience ????I highly recommend anybody in the Assisi area to do this ! The hostesses were funny and charming ,the wines are superb as is their olive oil.. all organic. The tour was just the right lenght and I like that it's a family business..it felt very welcoming and comfortable as we tasted different wines in their home along with some wonderful side dishes. Great way to spend an afternoon!
6. Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
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5.0 based on 8,825 reviews
Reviewed By KatrinaMolini - Corciano, Italy
I love the Basilica and Assisi in general. We always bring our guests here and they like it a lot. It’s the best to enter the Basilica from the Lower Square (or Plaza). You have to wear a modest outfit (covered shoulders is a must) and keep silence at all times. There are some covers (one time use) at the entrance. There is no fee to visit the Basilica. After entering the Basilica via Lower Church, visit the Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi and proceed to the Cloister of Sixtus IV and the Upper Church (or Upper Basilica and exit to the Upper Square and from here visit the city of Assisi. We also visited the free treasury museum, which is located on the upper level in the cloister. On the same level there is a gift shop too. It’s quite big and sells a huge variety of items. They also usually have some temporary exhibitions in the cloisters. Very interesting. My favorite part though is in the upper church of basilica- the colorful ceiling and Giotto’s frescoes that tell the story of St. Francis of Assisi. Always a pleasure to admire the artworks like that and the architecture of the complex. You will enjoy even if you are not religious. This landmark in the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
7. Assisi Jewels
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5.0 based on 335 reviews
Ancient origins and modern ideas. IN 1973 Franco Baldini realized a dream. In the founding of Assisi Jewels his vision of offering handcrafted pieces with a modern touch became a reality. Following these principles of creativity, innovation and craftsmanship, Assisi Jewels continues to flourish now under the guidance of Fausto, son of Franco. Our focus is on the noble metals such as gold and silver and on handcrafted materials. Our careful research of the latest advances in materials and techniques continues to ensure that Assisi Jewels leads the industry both in Italy and abroad.
Reviewed By jmnra5
My family has purchased a few beautiful items from Assisi Jewels over the past several years and have always been satisfied with their customer service. A small piece on one of the bracelets we purchased needed repair. We easily contacted them this past February via email to request help. We were provided with pick up delivery (for a small fee) of the bracelet from our home in the US back to them in Assisi. Needless to say, with COVID and quarantines happening in both countries as our bracelet made its way to Italy, we were not optimistic in its return to us. Assisi Jewels kept in contact with us throughout these last several months and today, the beautifully repaired bracelet arrived at our home. It looks perfect - you cannot even tell where the repair had been made. We recommend them to all for their beautiful jewelry and outstanding customer service. Not all could have done what they did during such difficult circumstances. We cannot wait to visit and purchase again from them!
8. Assisi Tour By Asisium Travel
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
Assisi Panoramic € 40.00 per person (min. 2 people) Departure in ape for St. Clare Basilica, Main Square, Saint Francis Basilica, the Castle, the Cathedral. Pick-up i n Hotel. (Last 2 hours, every day).* With a small supplement you can extend your time to allow for internal visits or additional monuments.
9. Museo della Porziuncola
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5.0 based on 1,893 reviews
Reviewed By GreenInsights - Perth, Australia
A feature inside and out in the courtyard is an extensive display of wonderful nativity scenes from all over the world. Fun for all ages. Great gift shop too
10. Basilica di Santa Chiara
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4.5 based on 2,421 reviews
Built onto the original Chapel of St. George, this Cathedral is where St. Clare of Assisi was buried in a crypt in 1872.
Reviewed By chatwinesque - Lisbon, Portugal
Behind an unremarkable exterior, the inside of this basilica is surprisingly beautiful - austere, with a few fading beautiful frescoes and the famous "talking" crucifix, an Orthodox-like piece of art worth the visit in itself, and the tomb of Saint Claire in the crypt.
