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AssisiAssisi is a Unesco World Heritage Site, as "it represents an ensemble of masterpieces of human creative genius, such as the Basilica of San Francesco, which have made it a fundamental reference for art history in Europe and in the world". The town is in the Umbria region, situated in the centre of Italy, on the slopes of the Monte Subasio. Although its Etruscan and Roman origins, its look especially recalls the Middle Ages. If you are keen on art Assisi will not disappoint you. The temple of Minerva, the Roman walls and the amphitheatre are only a little sampler of the marvels of art that you will be able to find in Assisi. Assisi is also the hometown of Francis: the Saint patron of Italy, who, in 1206, renounced worldly pleasures and any personal belonging to dedicate his life to the poors. Every year millions of visitors are attracted by the basilica, where there is the tomb of St. Francis. It is a very important destination of pilgrimage for the Christians. Besides its religious significance, the basilica is a jewel decorated by Cimabue, Giotto, Lorenzetti and Simone Martini. The most important event in Assisi happens on the 4th of October, when the whole Catholic Church celebrates the festival of Saint Francis. Extensive celebrations take place in town, attended by both religious and public officials. Must-sees in Assisi include the baroque church of Saint Mary of the Angels, Santa Maria degli Angeli, well-known as the first meeting-place of the Franciscan Friars, and the Basilica of Santa Chiara, where the tomb of Saint Clare of Assisi lies. Since 1927, an important folk event is "Calendimaggio". It is a medieval commemoration that takes place every year on the first week of May: dames and knights sing serenades and walk up and down through the town. It’s a magic night: theatre shows, songs, choir concerts, dances, archery exhibitions, crossbowmen and flag-wavers take part to medieval challenges. Worth a visit if you are in the area at that time. Other towns in the area: Amelia, Bevagna, Cascia, Castiglione del Lago, Citta della Pieve, Citta' di Castello, Collazzone, Collepepe, Deruta, Fabro, Fabro Scalo, Gualdo Cattaneo, Gubbio, Lippiano, Massa Martana, Monte Santa Maria Tiberina , Montefalco, Montegabbione, Montone, Morra, Narni, Norcia, Orvieto, Perugia, San Gemini, Spello, Spoleto, Terni, Todi, TreviYou might also be interested in reading about the following Assisi topics:
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