Assisi 3-Day Itinerary

A Roman temple from 1st century BC, now incorporated into a Baroque church. Six Corinthian columns remain from the original facade.

🕐 07:30-12:30, 14:30-19:00 (daily)

💡 Quick visit — the interior is small. Look for the original Roman pavement through a glass panel near the altar. Best photo angle is from Piazza del Comune at golden hour.

A Gothic church housing the tomb of Saint Clare, with simple frescoes and a cross said to have spoken to Francis.

🕐 6:30-12:00, 14:00-19:00 daily

💡 Visit during afternoon prayer (around 4pm) for a quiet moment — the crypt is less busy than the main basilica.

Il Ristorante 75 · ££

Bar La Rocca · ££

Gothic church built in the 13th century, housing the body of Saint Clare and a 13th-century crucifix that spoke to St Francis. The interior is simple but the white and pink stone facade stands out.

🕐 Monday to Saturday 10:00–17:30, Sunday 14:00–17:30

💡 The underground crypt with Clare's remains is free and quiet – a good contrast to the crowds at San Francesco. Check opening times for the portico.

A 14th-century fortress on a hilltop offering panoramic views of Assisi and the Umbrian valley. The outer grounds are free.

🕐 Always open (exterior); interior: 10:00-18:00 Tue-Sun (small fee)

💡 Walk up the path from Piazza del Comune at sunset — the fortress exterior is free, and the view rivals the paid interior tour.

14th-century fortress on the hill above Assisi. The grounds and outer walls are free to walk around. You can climb to the battlements for panoramic views over the town and valley.

🕐 Grounds open daily 07:00–20:00 (summer); till 17:00 in winter

💡 Go at sunset: the light on the stone and the valley below is stunning. The interior museum costs €5, but the free areas give you the same views.

Medieval fortress on top of Mount Subasio with wide views of Assisi and the Umbrian valley. Built in the 14th century, it has ramparts and towers you can climb.

🕐 Daily 08:00–19:00 (summer); 09:00–17:00 (winter)

💡 The fortress grounds are free; the internal museum costs €3. Walk up from Piazza del Comune on Via S. Rufino – it's steep but short.

Nuovi Sapori

Ristorante Medioevo

A UNESCO World Heritage site with two levels of fresco cycles by Giotto and Cimabue, plus the crypt of St Francis. Entry to the church itself is free.

💡 Go before 9am to avoid tour groups. The Lower Basilica is quieter and the frescoes are easier to see without crowds.

A dual-level UNESCO World Heritage site with frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue. Upper basilica is light-filled; lower basilica holds the saint's tomb.

💡 Go early (8:30 AM) to avoid queues. Photography is banned inside — put your phone away or risk a fine. Crypt is usually quieter after 4 PM.

Unesco-listed basilica complex with two levels of churches and frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue. The Lower Basilica is darker and Romanesque; the Upper is bright

💡 Arrive by 8:30am to avoid the tour bus crowds. Photography inside is not allowed, so just look.

UNESCO-listed basilica with two levels of frescoes by Giotto, Cimabue, and Lorenzetti. The lower church holds Saint Francis's tomb.

💡 Go early morning around 8am to avoid crowds. No photography in the upper church during mass.

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