Assisi's Historic Treasures

Assisi's historical landscape is defined by its UNESCO World Heritage status and a collection of medieval fortifications. This selection features the Basilica of Saint Francis, a 13th-century pilgrimage site known for its Romanesque and Gothic architecture, alongside the imposing Rocca Maggiore and its smaller counterpart, Rocca Minore. Beyond the main citadel, the list includes the medieval hamlet of San Gregorio and the ruins of its castle, offering a comprehensive look at the region’s defensive structures and religious heritage dating back over eight hundred years.

Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

Consecrated in 1253, this important pilgrimage site is not only the main church of the Franciscan order but also a splendid architectural…

Rocca Maggiore

The Rocca Maggiore is a castle which dominated, for more than eight hundred years, the citadel of Assisi and the valley of Tescio,…

Assisi

UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its continuity as a city-sanctuary and its significant collection of medieval art and architecture.

Rocca Minore

A 14th-century fortification located northeast of the city, originally built to defend the citadel and connected to the larger Rocca Maggiore by a defensive wall.

Castello di Biagiano

Medieval castle and palace structure located in the hills surrounding Assisi.

San Gregorio borgo medioevale

A fortified medieval village featuring traditional stone architecture and defensive layouts characteristic of the Umbrian countryside.

San Gregorio rovine castello

Remaining stone ruins of the medieval defensive structure associated with the San Gregorio hamlet.