In the footsteps of San Francesco
With the wide, lush plain stretching out in the shadow of Mount Subasio, the polychrome glow of sunset guides pilgrims’ souls towards breathtaking Umbrian panoramas. It is in this meaningful silence that the spirit of San Francesco d’Assisi, born in this peaceful valley in 1181, can be felt most powerfully.
But you do not need to be a believer to be surrounded by this wonderful atmosphere and enjoy the beautiful old town, and the Basilica di San Francesco, a Unesco World Heritage Site, which contains some of the most significant Italian artistic masterpieces in the world.
The saint’s life is depicted in the fresco cycles created by artistic geniuses such as Giotto, Cimabue, Lorenzetti and Simone Martini.
Assisi is a true capital of spirituality, the ideal place for those seeking a peaceful environment, away from chaos.
“The city has been transfigured by the charm and enchantment that San Francesco and ancient Umbrian art have instilled in this land”.
Herman Hesse
Assisi has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.