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Guided tour of Roman and Medieval Assisi
Assisi
This tour explores the upper section of Assisi, the city’s oldest and least known area. The tour reaches its peak at the Basilica of San Francisco, a painted theater that depicts the lives of the city’s residents from 800 years ago, showcasing the perfect harmony between the urban landscape and its natural surroundings.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cattedrale di San Rufino - The most enigmatic facade from medieval times on top of the remains of a Roman sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Cupra or Bona Mater. Remains of a Roman road that connected with the Forum Square that we will visit next
- Piazza del Comune - The Roman temple of Minerva was the main building in the forum square. In front of it, another temple dedicated to Castor and Pollux and a court-altar completed the complex. Later the medieval palaces of Priori and Popolo were added. In the Torre del Popolo, medieval measures that guaranteed respect for local laws stand out.
- Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d’Assisi - Finally we will arrive at the medieval essence of the city of Assisi. The remains of the great Saint Francis rest here and Italian visual culture was born here. More than 10,000 square meters of mural paintings. The most prestigious artists of the late 13th and early 14th centuries gathered in this imposing building that tells us about the daily life of those years: the fashion, the appearance of the houses and palaces, even the language of the hands. and gestures of the figures that express sadness, anger, despair and also gratitude, wisdom, protection. A true book of the human condition.
What's Included
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Tips
Additional Information
- Please note that on Sundays and holidays the Basilica of San Francesco suspends guided tours. It will be explained outside and the client will be able to enter on their own.
Location
Cathedral of San Rufino
Piazza San Rufino
The meeting point is the fountain located in Plaza San Rufino
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
