Location: Assisi
Top Things to do in Assisi
Top 9 Hidden Gems Things to do 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!)
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. 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!
4. Assisi Galleria 6C
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5.0 based on 146 reviews
Art Gallery Raffaele Ariante
5. Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Rose. Mostra Maria
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4.5 based on 168 reviews
Since the year 2000, the permanent MARIA Exhibition by Guido Dettoni della Grazia is like a path to a whole spiritual experience therein offered. The visual and tactile experience consists in the artwork MARIA, the enlarged TAU to be touched and embraced as well as the encounter with the Face of Christ available -upon request only- to be touched (not seen) in a hidden part of the churchnof Santa Maria delle Rose.
6. Bosco di San Francesco
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4.5 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By amall68 - Sliema, Malta
The day started off with some rain but it soon lifted and we had a most beautiful experience walking in the woods. we started from the entrance gate in the wall in front of the Basilica. The volunteers from FAI were very welcoming and helpful in explaining the trails. The walk down to the visitor centre is charming though after the rains it can be somewhat slippery so good shows and a steady hand are needed. The visitor centre next to the chapel of Santa Croce is well organized and provides details of the recovery and restoration works. From there we walked to the Mill and stream and then to the Land art installation by Pistoletto known as Il Terzo Paradiso. This expanse of land with three circles outlined by olive trees provides a quasi ethereal experience. Initially we intended to retrace our steps to the Basilica but instead found a little pathway that took us up the opposite hillside and back to Assisi from Porta Perlici. All in all a great walk and immersion in the woods surrounding Assisi.
