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Guided Tour of Assisi. Francesco, Chiara and Blessed Carlo

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Assisi

Discover Assisi's spirituality, art, and natural beauty. Explore the legacy of Saint Francis, Saint Clare, and Blessed Carlo Acutis.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d’Assisi - Our guide will find you next to the Basilica information office located in the Lower Basilica square. The visit will begin by visiting the tomb of San Francisco. His mortal remains have rested here for 800 years. In the Lower Basilica the painted decorations speak of the Franciscan virtues, of the example of Francis in his life as the man Christ. In the Upper Basilica we will focus on the life of the Saint and his relationship with the time in which he lived and with the personalities he met such as Popes and nobles, also with the simple people who surrounded him. More than 5000 square meters of frescoes painted by Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini and Pietro Lorenzetti. - Parrocchia Santa Maria Maggiore - Frati Cappuccini Assisi - Today known as the Sanctuary of Dispossession, where Francisco renounces his rich family inheritance. First cathedral of Assisi built on the remains of a Roman-era house. Place where thousands of pilgrims arrive who want to venerate the remains of the young Carlo Acutis, guide of young Christians who wish to combine their religious values with the use of new technologies. - Piazza del Comune - The Municipal Plaza presents buildings from even more than 2000 years ago. The Roman temple known today as Santa Maria sopra Minerva is located next to the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo. At the base of its bell tower a tombstone shows the length measurements valid in the city in medieval times. Opposite is the city’s Town Hall, which is still the seat of local government. It is the appropriate place to have a glass of wine, eat a plate of pasta with truffle, enjoy an ice cream or get lost in the numerous souvenir and typical product shops. - Piazza Santa Chiara - Here we will end our tour. There is a magnificent view of the valley at the foot of Assisi. For those who want to visit the interior of the Basilica of Santa Clara we will give you some information about what can be seen inside: The Crucifix of San Damiano (in front of which Francis discovered his religious vocation) and the tomb where the remains of the founder rest. of the Poor Clares.

What's Included

All fees and/or taxes

What's Not Included

Tickets to the Basilica of San Francisco (€3.00 p/p)
Tip
Sunday and holidays explanation of the Basilica from outside and free entry

Additional Information

Why come to Assisi?
Because Assisi is pure spirituality. Saint Francis and Saint Clare made it famous 800 years ago and in modern times Blessed Carlo Acutis chose it as the “eternal home” for their mortal remains.
Because Assisi is a box of surprises for those who love Art. The beauty of its monuments is complemented by the tranquility that is breathed in its streets.
Assisi is a town immersed in the green of its olive trees and the harmony of its landscape.
For its Spirituality, Art, Beauty and Nature you will not be able to stop coming to Assisi.

Please note that on Sundays and holidays, guided tours inside the Basilica of Saint Francis are suspended. The explanation will take place outside and the client will enter on their own, therefore there is no entrance fee.

Location

Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

Piazza Inferiore di San Francesco

At the door of the information office of the Lower Basilica. You can park your car or get off the bus at PIAZZA GIOVANNI PAOLO II. Follow the signs for the Basilica of San Francesco which is about 100 meters from the square up Via Frate Elia.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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