Eremo delle Carceri

Explore the church and monastery where St. Francis received his miraculous calling from God and where St. Clare built her religious order, in a peaceful setting outside the walls of Assisi.

See the tomb of St. Clare and kneel before the miraculous crucifix that spoke to St. Francis in this magnificent 13th-century Gothic church.

Visit this 13th-century Romanesque cathedral to learn the illustrious history of the site and to stand in the spot where St. Francis was baptized in 1182.

Relax over a coffee or a glass of wine while you enjoy watching the crowds in this bustling square in the heart of Assisi.

Admire the exquisitely preserved façade of this Roman structure and explore its Baroque interior to learn about the classical and medieval history of Assisi.

Walk up the hill to this mighty imperial fortress to learn about civic life and warfare in medieval times while enjoying breathtaking views over Assisi and the surrounding valleys.