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ASSISI
Assisi is the mystic town of Saint Francis. This city is still surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the astounding Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. The entire town centre is enclosed within the city walls, a sign and guarantee of safety. These walls have witnessed various events. The perimeter of the walls covers about five kilometres. The eight city gates (San Giacomo, Perlici, Moiano, San Francesco, Nuova, San Pietro, Cappuccini and Sementone) complete the city layout and make it look like an ancient place. Assisi is known as the city of Peace and the meeting place of world religions.
Assisi is also known as the green heart of the Umbria region. Assisi shows a fine example of Italian art and architecture. It is also home of St. Francis, one of the Italy's most loved saints.
Some of the Assisi's best known attractions are Basilica di San Francesco, Duomo di San Rufino, Ermeo delle Carceri and Monte Subasio, Museo e Foro Romano, Oratorio dei Pellegrini, Pinacoteca, Rocca Maggiore, San Damiano, San Pietro, and Santa Chiara. Lake Trasimene of Assisi is a major attraction spot for the tourist.