Assisi Hotels
AssisiAssisi is located in Italy in the province of Perugia. Assisi sits to the west of Mt. Subasio. Many people will recognize Assisi as the birthplace of St. Francis, the founder of the Franciscan order in the thirteenth century. Umbria, the region of Italy where Assisi lies, is full of history, culture, and is a quiet place to relax and unwind on any kind of vacation. With a beauty as unique and rich as that of Italy, the traveler is sure to love every moment of the time he will spend in Assisi. There are many different sights to see in Assisi. First, you can go to the Chiesa Nuova. This is a building that was presumed to be the parental home of St. Francis. You can also go to the Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi. This is where St. Francis’ honor established a church and monastery. It was built just after his canonization and has beautiful frescos in the lower part of the church that were painted by Giotto and Cimabue. The upper church has even more frescos, these depicted the scenes of St. Francis’ life and times. Another church that you will want to see is the earliest extant church, Santa Maria Maggiore. There are also many other churches of significant interest in Assisi, including The Cathedral of San Rufino, the Basilica of Santa Chiara, and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. San Rufino was built on top of a Roman cistern and features a Romanesque façade. Santa Chiara has a Gothic interior and contains the tomb of the saint as well as thirteenth century frescos and other paintings. Santa Maria house is the Porziuncola.
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