Assisi, Italy: Legacy of St. Francis

06081 Assisi PG, Italia

Assisi is a medieval hilltop town in Umbria, birthplace of St. Francis, the 13th-century friar who founded the Franciscan order and became Italy's patron saint. Perched on the slopes of Monte Subasio, its pink-stone streets lead to the Basilica di San Francesco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing Giotto's celebrated fresco cycle depicting the saint's life.

This video explores how Francis's legacy shaped not only the town's architecture and art but also its enduring spiritual atmosphere. Visitors can trace his story from the Piazza del Comune to the hermitage of Eremo delle Carceri above the town. Assisi draws pilgrims and travelers alike, offering Romanesque churches, panoramic Umbrian valley views, and a quiet intensity that sets it apart from more visited Italian destinations.