Gray-and-blue Busitalia city buses (line #C) connect the station with the hilltop old town. Buses leave at :16 and :46 past the hour from the bus stop immediately to your left as you exit the station.
In ancient times, the stairs went down—about twice as far as they do now—to the main drag, which has gradually been filled in over time.
Check the bizarre animals painted in the scene. Some of them were brought to Europe by Columbus, so this clearly was painted after 1492.
Legend has it that Santo Stefano’s bells miraculously rang on October 3, 1226, the day St. Francis died.
The chapel offers a richly frescoed 14th-century space designed to inspire pilgrims—perfect for any traveler to pause and contemplate the saint’s message.
Experience a Mass sung by the basilica choir normally on Sundays at 10: 30.
Built in the 16th century around the tiny Porziuncola Chapel (now directly under the dome) after the chapel became too small to accommodate the pilgrims wanting to pay homage to St. Francis.
Behind the Porziuncola Chapel on the right, find the Cappella del Transito, which marks the site of Francis’ death on October 3, 1226.
Regarding Assis”s life the two most important spots are the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli where he lived, worked and died; and Basilica of St. Francis where he is buried.
In the Rose Chapel (Cappella delle Rose), you will find the spot where Francis hut was.
You’ll see a small part of the excavation and a few surviving odd bits and obscure pieces. You’ll also walk on an ancient Roman road and view some video re-creations.
If you’re pinching your euros, skip it—the view is just as good from outside the castle.
This modest church and convent was where Francis received his call and where Clare spent her days as mother superior of the Poor Clares.
Here In 1206, Francis heard the crucifix order him to rebuild the church. He interpreted these words as a call to rebuild San Damiano. Then realized his charge was to revitalize the Christian Church.
the highlight is the tiny, dank cave where Francis would retire for private prayer and Outside, you’ll see the ancient tree where Francis preached to the birds.
Drivers can follow signs out of Assisi toward Mount Subasio, then park on the switchback just above the entrance.
