Dettaglio guide
Assisi UNESCO heritage between spirituality and art
The guided tour allows visitors to get to know Assisi in all its extension from the Basilica of St Francis to the Basilica of St Clare through its historical centre.
The guided tour moves inside the city, following in the footsteps of Francis and Clare: the Basilica of St Clare, the birthplace and oratory of St Francis Piccolino up to the Basilica of St Francis with its two overlapping churches built over the saint's tomb. Here, a careful visit will be made to discover the precious frescoes that make Assisi a fundamental stop in the history of Italian art: Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini, Lorenzetti are among the most famous artists who worked to celebrate Saint Francis.
Presence of a licensed tourist guide from the Umbria region with a degree in Conservation of Cultural Heritage.
Admission - earphones compulsory for visiting the Basilica of St. Francis.
No special requirements
3 Hours
- The itinerary unfolds within this UNESCO World Heritage city, including the Basilica of St Clare, the birthplace and oratory of St Francis Piccolino, the Piazza del Comune with the Roman temple of Minerva.
- The guided tour ends at the Basilica of St Francis with its two overlapping churches built over the tomb of the saint, inside which are the precious frescoes that make Assisi a fundamental stop in the history of Italian art: Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini, Lorenzetti are among the most famous artists who worked to celebrate St Francis.
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