assisi
states: [italy]
category: cultural
year: 2000
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 43.0661666700, 12.6224444400
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 990
world heritage site: 990
Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, is a medieval hilltop town renowned for its historical and spiritual significance. It is celebrated as the birthplace of St. Francis, featuring the impressive Basilica of San Francesco with its stunning frescoes and Gothic architecture. The site preserves a harmonious blend of art, culture, and religion, reflecting centuries of pilgrimage and architectural evolution in a picturesque setting.
