Assisi - Wikipedia Assisi ( əˈsiːsi , [3] also US: - iːzi, əˈsɪsi, - ɪzi ; [4][5][6] Italian: [asˈsiːzi]; from Latin: Asisium; Central Italian: Ascesi) is a town and comune of Italy in the Province of Perugia in the Umbria region, on the western flank of Monte Subasio It is generally regarded as the birthplace of the Latin poet Propertius, born around 50–45 BC
Assisi | Italy, Map, Population, Church, Facts | Britannica Assisi, town, Perugia province, Umbria region, central Italy The town lies 12 miles (19 km) east of Perugia and is famous as the birthplace of St Francis, the founder of the Franciscan order
Official tourist information site for Assisi - Visit Assisi Famous as the birthplace of St Francis and St Clare, Assisi is wrapped in a mystical, poignant atmosphere that can be felt in every corner and every narrow street running through the town
17+ Best Things to Do in Assisi, Italy (2025 Guide) Assisi is a charming hilltop town in central Italy! It's not only famous for being the birthplace of St Francis, but it also boasts the most stunning views, rich history, and an abundance of cultural treasures
Assisi, Italy: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor Best known as the birthplace of St Francis, Italy's patron saint, Assisi lies amid Umbria's rolling hills Religious pilgrims have come here for centuries to visit the Basilica of San Francesco (where St Francis is buried) and the Basilica of Santa Chiara (to see the tomb of St Clare)
Assisi travel guide: attractions things to do in Assisi Italy Top attractions things to do in Assisi, Italy: Assisi overlooks the valley enclosed by Chiascio and Topino rivers Dante Alighieri mentioned Assisi in the Divine Comedy as the birthplace of the Sun: in fact, it is where both Saint Francis -who would become the Saint Patron of Italy- and Saint Clare lived and died