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Situated on the slopes of Mount Subasio, of Roman origin, developed throughout medieval times, Assisi is one of the artistic and spiritual tourist destinations in Umbria that should not be missed: the churches of San Francesco, S. Chiara and San Pietro, the Priori Palace and much more besides. Interesting destinations in the surrounding area include all the sites associated with the life of San Francesco, such as the Carceri Hermitage and the Convent of San Damiano, in addition to the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, on the slopes of Assisi, built around the tiny Porziuncola chapel. |
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Enclosed within Etruscan walls, the Umbrian regional capital and historic and prestigious University town, offers tourists a multitude of palaces and squares filled with historic interest (the Old University Palace, the Priori Palace, the Maggiore Fountain, Piazza del Sopramuro, Piazza IV Novembre) and interesting national and international exhibitions, such as Umbria Jazz and Eurochocolate. |
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| THE MARMORE WATERFALLS Breathtakingly located in an extraordinary natural landscape, the Waterfalls are the work of the Romans, the waters from which have been used for over 50 years to supply hydroelectric power plants. The past twenty years has seen the development of many sporting activities associated with the waterfalls and the river: from climbing, to rafting, canoeing and trekking; the various tourist trails of various levels of difficulty allow everyone to get to know corners of unexpected natural beauty close up. |
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