Assisi Holidays
Assisi Holidays - A very popular tourist spot
Assisi holidays offer the chance to visit one of Italys' most important religious centres, with this peaceful medieval town best known for being the birthplace of St. Francis, the patron saint of Italy. Located in central Umbria, just 20km from Perugia, the town is perched on the tranquil hillside of Mount Subasio, and enjoys wonderful views out across the Umbrian Valley. Remaining virtually unchanged since the middle ages, the town is an extremely popular tourist destination, with holidays in Assisi offering a charming and unspoilt centre, rich in both historic treasures, and religious importance.
Holidays to Assisi - Traditional medieval town, unspoilt and unchanged
With its outer city walls and traditional pink and white limestone buildings, holidays in Assisi retain a strong medieval heritage, and the towns' important history and spiritual atmosphere attracts many pilgrims each year. Whilst on holiday in Assisi, most come to visit the spectacular Basilica di San Francesco - two churches which were built one above the other, filled with beautiful frescoes and rich artwork, and most importantly, home to the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi. Holidays in Assisi offer plenty of other sights, from Roman temples to chapels and cathedrals, and a host of priceless Renaissance art and architecture, with the towns' medieval layout making it ideal for exploring on foot.
Assisi Holidays - Important pilgrimage centre
The town is home to plenty of restaurants, from trattorias and pizzerias to gourmet dining, with holidays in Assisi offering numerous forms of accommodation, ranging from cheap bed and breakfasts and luxury hotels in town, to charming guest houses and farms in the surrounding countryside. Activities to try whilst enjoying a peaceful holiday in Assisi include walking, biking or horse-riding through the beautiful Umbrian hills and valleys outside the town. Other towns and cities to visit whilst on an Assisi holiday include Perugia, Sienna, Florence and Rome.
