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- Basilica di San Francesco — The hilltop twin basilicas (Upper and Lower) are the beating heart of Assisi: Giotto- and Cimabue-era frescoes, the saint’s tomb in the crypt, and a real sense of medieval pilgrimage concentrated in one place.
- Basilica di Santa Chiara — Simple, powerful Franciscan architecture that houses St. Clare’s tomb and the famous Cross of San Damiano; quieter than San Francesco but emotionally direct and full of local devotion.
- Duomo di San Rufino (Cathedral) — The Romanesque cathedral where Francis was baptized; the carved façade, interior chapels and baptismal font connect you to the town’s earliest Christian history.
- Piazza del Comune & Tempio di Minerva — Roman temple columns tucked into the medieval civic square, flanked by the Palazzo del Capitano and the tower—great
- Basilica di San Francesco — The hilltop twin basilicas (Upper and Lower) are the beating heart of Assisi: Giotto- and Cimabue-era frescoes, the saint’s tomb in the crypt, and a real sense of medieval pilgrimage concentrated in one place.
- Basilica di Santa Chiara — Simple, powerful Franciscan architecture that houses St. Clare’s tomb and the famous Cross of San Damiano; quieter than San Francesco but emotionally direct and full of local devotion.
- Duomo di San Rufino (Cathedral) — The Romanesque cathedral where Francis was baptized; the carved façade, interior chapels and baptismal font connect you to the town’s earliest Christian history.
- Piazza del Comune & Tempio di Minerva — Roman temple columns tucked into the medieval civic square, flanked by the Palazzo del Capitano and the tower—great for people-watching and feeling Assisi’s layers of history in a single glance.
- Rocca Maggiore — A climbable medieval fortress with battlements and some rugged stairs; the payoff is a sweeping panorama over Assisi, the plain and Mount Subasio—best at sunset if your legs can handle it.
- Santa Maria degli Angeli & the Porziuncola — The huge 16th-century basilica built to shelter the tiny Porziuncola chapel where Francis founded the movement; it’s a must for understanding Franciscan origins and still very much a working pilgrimage site.
- Eremo delle Carceri — A short drive or hike up Mount Subasio brings you to this peaceful hermitage in the woods where Francis and his followers retreated; small cells, chapels and quiet trails make it perfect for reflection away from the crowds.
- Chiesa Nuova — Built on the site of St. Francis’s supposed family home, this intimate Baroque church has frescoes and a humble charm; it’s easy to miss but ties directly to the town’s Franciscan biography.
- Basilica di San Pietro — A beautifully proportioned Romanesque church down from the Rocca with a cloister, layered stonework and fewer tourists—good if you want medieval art and architecture without the crush.
- Pinacoteca Comunale / Museo Civico — The civic art collection and museum (in the heart of town) gathers local medieval and Renaissance paintings, sculpture and artifacts that help stitch together Assisi’s artistic story beyond the big basilicas.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.