Assisi
Hospitable cities, crossroads of history, art and culture
A WONDER THAT TOUCHES THE SKY
Temple of Minerva
It is located in Piazza del Comune, built in 30 BC and probably dedicated to Hercules. It was transformed into the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in the sixteenth century and is among the best preserved Roman temples of the ancient world.
GOTHIC STYLE MEETS THE STONE OF ASSISI
Basilica of Saint Clare
The Basilica was built next to the ancient church of San Giorgio, the site of the first burial of both Saint Francis in 1226 and Saint Clare in 1253. It was consecrated in 1265. Besides the body of the Saint it guards the Crucifix of Saint Damian who spoke to Saint Francis.
14TH CENTURY MILITARY FORTIFICATION
Rocca Maggiore
Fortified structure that dominates Assisi dating back to 1173-1174, when Christian, Archbishop of Mainz, who occupied Assisi for Frederick Barbarossa. In 1198 it was destroyed by a popular uprising and rebuilt by Cardinal E. Albornoz in 1962.
SLOPES, PATHS AND PASTURES TO VISIT
Mount Subasio
The park develops along the slopes and on top of Mount Subasio, at the foot of which rises Assisi, which separates and connects our city to the historic centers of Spello and Nocera Umbra. All in a natural setting made of slopes, paths and pastures to visit, admire and discover.
CHARMING STREETS AND VIEWS
The alleys of Assisi
One way to enjoy the atmosphere of Assisi is to walk in its alleys until you almost get lost. Let yourself be enchanted by their typical wonder, embellished by the evocative views of which you can enjoy moving from one point to another in the city and back, even just for a few hours, back in time and history.
ICON OF ASSISI IN THE WORLD
Basilica of Saint Francis
An icon that brings the image of Assisi in the world. The construction of the Basilica of San Francesco began two years after the death of the saint, under the direction of friar Elia, a faithful friend of Francis. In the crypt rests the body of the Poverello of Assisi.
Assisi and its wonders await you
The apartments of Xenios are located in the old town, just a few minutes walk from the most important points of interest.
Ospitalità in appartamenti esclusivi nel centro storico di Assisi. Una virtù prima di tutto che mette al centro l’ospite e il suo comfort.
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