The Umbrian town of Assisi is commonly known as the city of Saint Francis. But this consideration would be too short-sighted. Saint Clare, who, as his spiritual sister, founded the female branch of the Franciscan religious family and is also buried here, also deserves equal attention.

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Peter

July 3, 2024

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Assisi is located about 19 km southeast of the regional and provincial capital Perugia.
The districts include Armenzano, Capodacqua, Castelnuovo, Palazzo, Petrignano, Pianello, Rivotorto, Santa Maria degli Angeli, San Vitale, Sterpeto, Torchiagina, Tordandrea and Tordibetto.
The neighboring municipalities are Bastia Umbra, Bettona, Cannara, Nocera Umbra, Perugia, Spello, Valfabbrica and Valtopina.

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RHonthemove

September 7, 2022

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A city walk through Assisi is a real highlight

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1. Historic Center of Assisi – San Rufino Cathedral loop from Assisi

9.90km

03:26

530m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. San Francesco Complex – Piazza del Comune, Assisi loop from Assisi

4.93km

01:26

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Piazza del Comune, Assisi – San Rufino Cathedral loop from Assisi

4.74km

01:30

200m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 430 m

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Friday 6 March

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Assisi, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Historic Center of Assisi

Complesso di San Francesco

Porta San Francesco

Fountain of the Three Lions

Abbazia di San Pietro

Eremo delle Carceri

Statue of Saint Francis Preaching to the Birds and the Wolf

Quiet forest trail to Eremo delle Carceri

Portico del Monte Frumentario

Porta dei Cappuccini

Cathedral of San Rufino and Fountain, Assisi

Sentiero lungo il fiume Tescio

Assisi Historic Center

1. Historic Center of Assisi – San Rufino Cathedral loop from Assisi

2. San Francesco Complex – Piazza del Comune, Assisi loop from Assisi

3. Piazza del Comune, Assisi – San Rufino Cathedral loop from Assisi

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