





Assisi's artistic Assisi Historic Center neighborhood is loved for its churches and castle, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions including Basilica of Santa Chiara and Cathedral of San Rufino.
Cobblestone streets lead to the magnificent Basilica of St. Francis, where Giotto's frescoes tell stories across medieval walls. Climb to Rocca Maggiore fortress for views that explain why St. Francis found divine inspiration in these rolling Umbrian hills. The Roman Temple of Minerva stands proudly in Piazza del Comune, a testament to the town's ancient roots. Duck into the Cathedral of San Rufino to admire its Romanesque faƧade before following Via San Francesco past shops selling local ceramics. The Basilica of Santa Chiara offers a quieter counterpoint to St. Francis' grandeur. After exploring San Damiano, where Francis received his calling, reward yourself with truffle pasta and robust local wine at a family-run trattoria.
