How to get to Assisi: train, plane, car and bus
Complete guide to reaching Assisi by train, plane, car and bus. The city of St. Francis in Umbria with all connections and local transport options.
Travel guide to Assisi
Everything you need to visit Assisi: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
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What to see in Assisi in 2 days: itinerary between spirituality, frescoes and Umbrian trails
Guide to what to see in Assisi in 2 days: from the Basilica of St Francis to the Rocca Maggiore, with forest trails and the hidden villages of the Umbrian Valley.
Where to eat in Assisi: strangozzi with truffle, torta al testo and Franciscan trattorias
Guide to the best restaurants in Assisi: strangozzi with black truffle, torta al testo, Umbrian porchetta and the trattorias in the lanes below the Basilica. Authentic Umbrian flavours.
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