Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d’Assisi - Our guide will meet you next to the Basilica information office located in the Lower Basilica square. Please note that on Sundays and holidays, explanations of the Basilica are given from outside and entry is free. The visit will start with the tomb of San Francisco, where his mortal remains have been for 800 years. In the Lower Basilica, the painted decorations illustrate the Franciscan virtues and the example of Francis in his life as the man Christ. In the Upper Basilica, we will focus on the life of the Saint, his relationship with his era, and the notable figures he encountered, such as Popes and nobles, as well as the common people around him. The Basilica features over 5000 square meters of frescoes painted by Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini, and Pietro Lorenzetti.

Parrocchia Santa Maria Maggiore - Frati Cappuccini Assisi - Now known as the Sanctuary of Dispossession, this is where Francisco renounced his wealthy family inheritance. It is the first cathedral of Assisi, built on the remains of a Roman-era house. Thousands of pilgrims come here to venerate the remains of the young Carlo Acutis, a guide for young Christians who wish to combine their religious values with modern technology.

Piazza del Comune - The Municipal Plaza features buildings that date back over 2000 years. The Roman temple, now known as Santa Maria sopra Minerva, is located next to the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo. At the base of its bell tower, a tombstone displays the city’s medieval length measurements. Opposite is the Town Hall, which still serves as the seat of local government. This is a great place to enjoy a glass of wine, a plate of pasta with truffle, an ice cream, or explore the many souvenir and specialty shops.

Piazza Santa Chiara - Our tour will conclude here, offering a magnificent view of the valley at the foot of Assisi. For those interested in visiting the interior of the Basilica of Santa Clara, we will provide information about its highlights: The Crucifix of San Damiano (before which Francis discovered his religious vocation) and the tomb where the remains of the founder of the Poor Clares rest.