Assisi Through The Ages: A Self guided Audio Walking Tour
Description
Discover the rich layers of history in Assisi on this 75-minute self-guided walking tour. Journey through ancient Roman ruins, medieval churches, and Renaissance landmarks as you explore the city’s transformation from a battleground to a beacon of peace. You'll trace the footsteps of saints like Francis and Clare, hear of WWII resistance efforts, and visit iconic sites including the Basilica of San Francesco and the Roman Temple of Minerva. Along scenic streets and hidden corners, the tour reveals how devotion, rebellion, and resilience shaped this UNESCO World Heritage site and its enduring spiritual legacy.
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Itinerary
Catch a glimpse as you pass by this historic 1300s church, named after a Saint, St. Clare of Assisi.
Pass by and marvel at this iconic Arch, marking the last entrance gate before reaching the heart of the city, erected in the 1300s
Walk down the staircase of the holy spirit, named after a church.
Stroll through this square dating back to 1610, built in place of an older church from the 1300s, displaying a statue of the parents of Saint Francis.
Walk through a place that is very much dominated by the spiritual history of St Francis, once the centre of civil power and public meetings.
Stroll past this amazing church, formerly a Roman temple, built in around 30 BCE in the Augustan age, dedicated to San Donato.
See this beautiful portico, built in 1265 and transformed into an institution to support farming activities and lend grain, "frumento"
Pass by this art gallery, where you can admire impressive artwork from the Middle Ages, through the Renaissance and beyond.
End the tour here, at the Basilica of San francesco, a UNESCO world Heritage site, and marvel at it's great architecture, including the crypt where St Francis is buried
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Reviews(2)
A fantastic and engaging audio tour. Full of great storytelling. It made exploring the area even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
A great way to explore the city, including both main attractions and hidden secrets. It allowed us to explore with our time and rhythm winch is really good for older travellers such us we are. (some ups and downs required a rest afterwards.) There is just enough interesting information and stories, but not too much to make it heavy. Really good tour.
