Location: Assisi
Top Things to do in Assisi
The 9 Best Architectural Buildings in Assisi, Umbria
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!)
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1. Basilica di Santa Chiara
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Santa Maria sopra Minerva
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4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By SuzyQu15 - Brooklyn, United States
It is amazing to almost stumble upon this building in this beautiful piazza and to reflect upon its history. Now a church, this was originally a Roman Temple with original walls and facade still intact for over 2,000 years! Beautiful interior with an altar in blue and gold. Don’t miss this wonderful experience when in Assisi!
3. Parrocchia Santa Maria Maggiore - Frati Cappuccini Assisi
4. Palazzo Bonacquisti
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
Bonacquisti Palace is an important historical building that belonges to Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia. Now it houses the exhibition Holy Year.The Jubilees in Church History from Pope Leo XIII to Pope Francis, organized by Fondazione Cariperugia Arte under the patronage of the City of Assisi. The exhibition shows pictures, videos, medals, devotional gadgets, magazines and fine art books.
