Monastery and Church of San Damiano, Assisi
The church and monastery of San Damiano are located just outside the old town of Assisi.
The church, built between the 8th and …

Translated by

•

Paul

April 24, 2025

Hiking

San Damiano Via San Damiano, 7, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy
The Place and the Fraternity
The monastery and sanctuary of San Damiano, where the Friars Minor have lived since the …

Translated by

•

JakobusPilger

March 1, 2024

Hiking

Not only did the vocation of San Francesco (Francis of Assisi) begin here in San Damiano, but he also wrote the famous "Sun Song" here. The German translation of the title is catchy, but not really correct. In the original Italian it is called "Cantico delle Creature", so in German it should actually be called "Praise Song of the Creatures". Franciscan Brother Peter Fobes has an introduction to the topic that is worth reading at the following link:
franziskaner.net/der-sonnengesang

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near San Damiano Sanctuary

4.5

(6)

hikers

#1.

Assisi Historic Center – Historic Center of Assisi loop from Assisi

11.1km

03:07

220m

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

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(4)

hikers

#2.

Assisi Historic Center – San Rufino Cathedral loop from Assisi

5.77km

01:46

210m

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

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

5.0

(1)

hikers

#3.