{"id":853,"date":"2017-01-25T10:10:28","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T10:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.monasterystays.com\/?p=853"},"modified":"2021-03-11T03:40:51","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T03:40:51","slug":"assisi-the-hilltop-heart-of-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monasterystays.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/assisi-the-hilltop-heart-of-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Assisi – the hilltop heart of Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Experience St. Francis’ famous hilltop town – rich in history, architecture, beautiful Umbrian food and stunning panoramas<\/h2>\n
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\"Assisi<\/a> Sitting in the geographical center of Italy, Assisi is perched on the edge of the central Apennine Mountains, in the region of Umbria.<\/p>\n

Traditionally seen as a place of pilgrimage, the captivating hilltop town has something for travellers of all types – from history, art and architecture to the beautiful food and wine which the region of Umbria is famous for.<\/p>\n

Assisi has one of the most interesting histories of any town in Italy. While most famously the birthplace of St. Francis, the city was settled over 3,000 years ago and has seen Etruscan, Roman and Papal rulers over time.<\/p>\n

You can see the history of the town as you wander the narrow streets and laneways, admire one of the many churches or take in the atmosphere on a piazza.<\/p>\n

This gorgeous town is so much more than a stop over between Florence and Rome – it is well worth a visit. You could easily spend three to four days here, with a Monastery Stay adding to the experience.<\/p>\n

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What to do:<\/h2>\n

With vehicle access somewhat restricted inside the city walls, the main sights of Assisi can be reached on foot. These attractions are not to be missed:<\/p>\n