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Basilica of San Francesco of Assisi

About Basilica of San Francesco of Assisi

Basic Information:

• Town: Assisi
• Region: Umbria
• Province: Perugia
• Zona: Central Italy

 

The Basilica of Santo Francesco di Assisi got the name by its Saint Francesco. The Basilica preserves since 1230 and it is a house the mortal remains of the seraphic Saint Francesco. From 2000 The Basilica of St. Francesco together with the other Franciscan sites in Assisi is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The Basilica of Saint Francesco is a place for pilgrims of many countries every year.

The church is formed by two churches, linked to two different phases of construction: the first related to the Umbrian Romanesque, Lombard branch, the second related to the Gothic of French origin. Extraordinary is, in the both cases the decorative interior. The interior walls remember a lot of the Eastern Orthodox Churches.

Near the south side stands the tall bell tower, finished in 1239, composed of frames and hanging arches that break the upward stroke. Route vertically by pilasters, has the open belfry with three arches. The orginal roof spire was demolished in 1530.

In front of the atrium above the entrance to the lower church is the former Oratory of San Bernardino, built for the Franciscan Third Order by Lombard craftsmen around the middle of the fifteenth century.

 

Opening Hours

Lower Basilica

From Easter to November:

Weekdays: from 06.30 to 18.50

Holidays: from 06.30 to 19:15

From November to Easter:

Weekdays: from 06.30 to 18.00

 

Upper Church

From Easter to November:

Weekdays from 8.30 to 18.50

Holidays: from 8.30 to 19.15

From November to Easter:

Weekdays: from 08.30 to 18.00

 

Address

06081 Assisi, Perugia, Italy

Piazza San Francesco, 2

Sacro Convento di San Francesco

☎ +39 075 81 90 01; Fax: +39 075 81 90 035

Information & Reservation Office:

From Monday to Saturday: 9.00 - 17.00

☎ +39 075 819 00 84; Fax: +39 075 81 55 208

Web Site: Official Web Site

 

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Perugia

"Maybe I'll do a favor to all of you my readers, telling you how you should spend a week in Perugia. Your first care will not to be in a hurry, walking everywhere very slowly and aimlessly and to observe all things that your eyes will see."

by Henry James' Transatlantic Sketches, 1875

About Perugia

Basic Information:

• City: Perugia
• Region: Umbria
• Province: Perugia
• Zona: Central Italy
• Coordinates: 43°6′43.56″N 12°23′
• Surface: 449,92 km²
• Population: 169 290 (by 31/07/2011)
• Patron Saint: San Costanzo, Sant'Ercolano, San Lorenzo
• Saint Day: 29 January
• Web site: Official Web Site

 

Perugia is the capital city of the region of Umbria. The historical part of the city is picturesque situated on a hill, where you can have a beautiful view in all directions.

Perugia is well known also as the city of the art, with its very rich history and monuments, it is a cultural and economic region and a destination for tourists and students. There are two universities: the University, founded in 1308 and the University for Foreigners, the largest in Italy.

The most interesting part of the city is on the hill, where you can go up with particular underground elevator.

More History of Perugia

 

What to see in Perugia?

Similar to the other touristic places in Umbria also in Perugia there are many historical and significant basilicas and churches to see. But not only, there are many other palaces to see and Etruscan and Medieval monuments.

Fontana Maggiore

The Fontana Maggiore (1275-1278) is one of the significant and center monument of Perugia with its particular medieval sculpture. You will easily find it in the central Piazza 4 Novembre.

 

Basilicas and Churches in Perugia

Cathedral and Basilicas:

• The Cathedral of San Lorenzo
• Basilica of San Domenico
• Basilica of San Pietro

Churches:

• The Church of San Michele Arcangelo of Perugia, known as Tempio di Sant'Angelo
• Church of Sant'Agostino
• Church of Jesus Christ
• Church of Sant'Ercolano
• Church of San Fiorenzo
• The New Church of San Filippo Neri
• Church of San Costanzo
• Church of San Francesco of Prato
• Church of Santa Giuliana
• Church of Santa Maria of Monteluce
• Church of Santa Maria Nuova
• Capella of San Severo

Oratory and Religion Monuments:

• Oratory of Sant'Agostino
• Oratory of San Bernardino
• Oratory of San Francesco
• Civic Monumental Cemetery

 

Archeological Sites:

• Arco Etrusco o di Augusto
• Rocca Paolina
• The Etruscan Well
• The Tomb of the Volumni
• The Tomb of Villa Sperandio
• The Tomb of San Manno
• The Mosaic of Orpheus and the beasts or Santa Elisabetta

 

The Walls of Perugia and the Old City

It was not occasional that this place was chosen as the place of the city. Perugia has a strategical place for defense and so why they were build walls in the old times.

Perugia has two walls: the Etruscan walls were built between the fourth and third centuries BC and were constructed in a rather uniform. The second circle of walls, were build in the medieval ages and they reached approximately 6 km and incorporated by the five ancient gates.

The Etruscan Walls

• The Etruscan Arch
• The Marzia Gate
• The Trasimena Gate
• The Sole Gate or The Gigli Arch
• The Mandorla Arch or The Eburnea Gate
• The Sant'Ercolano or The Cornea Gate

The Medieval Walls

• The San Pietro Gate or Porta Romana
• The Sant'Angelo Gate
• The Santa Susanna Gate
• The Tower of Sciri - it is the only one medieval tower that survived to our days

 

The Palaces of Perugia

• The Priori Palace
• The Gallenga Stuart Palace
• The Palace of the Old University
• The Palace of The Province
• The Donini Palace

 

Museums

• Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria
• Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell'Umbria, nell'ex-convento di San Domenico
• Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
• Museo dell'Accademia di Belle Arti
• Museo di Palazzo della Penna con collezioni d'arte moderna
• POST - Perugia Officina per la Scienza e la Tecnologia
• Museo storico della Perugina

 

How to go to Perugia?

• By Air

Perugia has a small airport situated 12 km on the east of Perugia. It is usually served by the low-cost company like Belle Air and Ryanair.

For more information visit:

Perugia Airport - International Airport San Francesco d'Assisi

From the airport of Perugia you can get a bus that runs for 20 minutes to Piazza d'Italia and and the railway station.

 

If you can not find any lines to fly to Perugia then the better solution is to fly to Roma:

Roma Airport 1 - International Airport Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino

Roma Airport 2 - International Airport Ciampino

The both have very good connection with the city of Roma. You can go to the city and to get a train to Perugia or to hire a car or taxi.

 

• By Train

The Railway transport in the town of Perugia is characterized by the presence of the railway network of the State and the Central Railroad of the region of Umbra. It lies at the intersection line and RFI Terontola-Foligno line FCU Sansepolcro-Terni.

For more information visit the Italian Railway web site.

 

The State Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato - F.S.)

There are following Stations of F.S.:

- Perugia Fontivegge (serving the urban area, and is in connection with the same name stop Minimetrò)

- Perugia Ponte San Giovanni (interchange with the FCU, serves 5 ​​different directions),

- Capitini Perugia (in front of the eponymous conference center, serves Curi stadium and the terminal of the downstream Minimetrò)

- Silvestrini Perugia (serving the hospital and the village of San Sisto),

- Perugia University (Faculty of Engineering and serves the neighborhood Saint Lucia).

 

The Central Railway of Umbria

The Central Railway of Umbria runs along the Tiber and connects via Sansepolcro with Terni, passing Città di Castello, Umbertide, Marsciano, Todi and Sangemini. It has different stations and stops in the town of Perugia, is on the outskirts of the city than in villages. Managed for a long time by the Central Railroad Umbra Ltd., from the 1st of December 2010 is managed by Umbria Mobilità.

The main Railway Stations served by the Central Umbria Perugia are:

- Perugia Sant'Anna Station: is the central terminal of the line is also the nearest station to the city center,

- Station Perugia Ponte San Giovanni: acts as a hinge between the Umbra and the Central Railway Foligno-Terontola,

- Station Piscille Perugia: it is a metro station located on the line Ponte San Giovanni-Sant'Anna,

- Station Perugia Pallotta: is a metro station located on the line Ponte San Giovanni-Sant'Anna.

 

Minimetrò

There is a particular transport in Perugia called Minimetrò. It is in use from 2008 and it connect the the area of Pian di Massiano with the Acropolis, across the southwestern part of the urban area.

The line follows a path of at about 4 km spread over two terminals and five intermediate stations, and through two tunnels. From the terminal of the city called "Pincetto" you can go up to the historic center by three underground escalators.

 

• By Car

Perugia has very good connections with all the parts of Italy.

If you come from North via Highway A1 you should change it in exit Valdichiana and to get the direction to Perugia. This part of the Highway is very picturesque and it is passing near the Lake Trasimento.

From the north part of Adriatic Sea you should come via E45.

From Ancona you come via SS76 to Fossano di Vico and then via SS318 to Perugia.

If you come from Rome via Highway A1 you should change it in Orte and to get E45 to Perugia.

If you come From Civitanova Marche on the Adriatic Sea you should get SS77 to Foligno and then SS75 to Perugia.

 

• Go Around

When you go to visit the Historical part of Perugia you should take in consideration that you should leave your car down the high town. There is a big parking nearby the elevator that will bring you up t the city. Once being there enjoy fully your time there and discover Perugia by walking.

 

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Basilica of Santa Chiara of Assisi

About Basilica of Santa Chiara of Assisi

Basic Information:

• Town: Assisi
• Region: Umbria
• Province: Perugia
• Zona: Central Italy

 

The Basilica of Santa Chiara di Assisi got the name by its Santa Chiara. The crypt which now houses the tomb of the saint was carried out only in 1850. From 2000 The Basilica of Santa Chiara together with the Basilica of San Francesco and the other Franciscan sites in Assisi is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The church was built, after the death of Santa Chiara, between 1257 and 1265, around the ancient Church of San Giorgio, which until 1230 had preserved the mortal remains of St. Francesco. The remains of the saint were transferred as early as 1260, while the solemn consecration took place in 1265 in the presence of Clement IV.

Basilica di Santa Chiara is situated on one of the part of the Piazza Santa Chiara, where you can have a beautiful view down from the hill of Assisi. Behind the Basilica Santa Chiara is located the omonim Monastery of Santa Chiara.

 

Opening Hours

Daily office hours:

From 06.30 to 12.00 & From 14.00 to 19.00

Weekdays:

From 06.30 to 12.00 & From 14.00 - 18.00

 

Address

06081 Assisi, Perugia, Italy

Piazza Santa Chiara, 1

Convento di Santa Chiara

☎ +39 075 81 22 16;  Fax: +39 075 81 86 23

Web Site: Official Web Site

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Orvieto

About Orvieto

Basic Information:

• City: Orvieto
• Region: Umbria
• Province: Terni
• Zona: Central Italy
• Coordinates: 42°43′0″N 12°6′0″E
• Surface: 281,16 km²
• Population: 21 110 (by 31/07/2011)
• Patron Saint: 19 March
• Saint Day: San Giuseppe
• Web site: Official Web Site

 

Orvieto is a small picturesque city located on the top of a hill where you can have a beautiful view both from up and down. Once being there for sure you will desire to go back again there.

The city is situated on the flat summit of a large butte of volcanic tuff. The site of the city is among the most dramatic in Europe. It has almost vertical rising face of the tuff cliffs. Later for the defense of the city they were built walls by the same stone called Tufa.

Orvieto has an ancient history and there documents speaking that there was a life at the Bronze Ages and at the Iron Ages. Then came Etruscan people and Romans.

 

What to see in Orvieto?

The Cathedral of Orvieto

For sure this is the most notable and impressive building to see in Orvieto because it has on particular face and architecture. Don't Miss to see also The Chapel of San Bizio.

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Churches in Orvieto

• Church of San Giovenale
• Church of Sant'Andrea
• Church of San Domenico & Mausoleum of Cardinal de Braye
• Church of San Ludovico
• Church of San Francesco
• Abbey San Severo & Martirio

The Papal Residence and The National Archaeological Museum

Orvieto in Umbria was the refuge of five popes during the 13th century: Pope Urban IV (1261-1264), Pope Gregory X (1271-1276), Pope Martin IV (1284-1285), Pope Nicholas IV (1288-1292), Pope Boniface VIII (1294-1303). During this time, the popes took up residence in the Papal Palace of Orvieto (also known as Palazzo Soliano), which was adjacent to the Orvieto Cathedral and expanded onto the bishop's residence. None of these popes died in Orvieto, and thus no papal elections took place in there, neither there are any papal tombs.

 

Grotte di Ardiano or Orvieto Sotterranea - the Underground City

Orvieto Sotterranea for a long time kept the secret of its labyrinth of caves and tunnels.

In the fifties of the last century most of the wineries underground were abandoned having lost, with the advent of refrigerators and new systems of wine-making, their function as ideal environments for their low temperature and absence of light, for storing foods and especially the wine.

 

Pozzo di San Patrizio

Pozzo di San Patrizio is a historic structure built by Antonio da Sangallo in Orvieto between 1527 and 1537 in order of Pope Clement VII, returning from the sack of Rome and eager to protect themselves in case of siege of the city where it was withdrawn. The work of the well - designed to provide water in case of disaster or siege - were concluded during the papacy of Paul III Farnese (1534-1549).

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Pozzo della Cava

In 1527 Pope Clement VII ordered to dig the Well of San Patrizio and the Well of Cava. He did adapt this structure of Etruscan origin to draw water from the source. The expenses were incurred by the municipality and the work was completed in 1530. The well remained open until 1646 until the municipal authorities ordered the close it. Now it is housed in one of nine caves which are included in the guided tour underground.

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See more in Orvieto

• Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo
• The Albornoz fortress
• Necropolis of the Crucifix of Tufo and Cannicella - The Tombs
• Tempio del Belvedere
• Palazzo Faina and "Claudio Faina" Museum

 

Curiosity - the Symbols of Orvieto

According to a decree of 1928 the emblem of the city of Orvieto consists of a shield divided into four surmounted by a crown. The four divisions are represented four symbols: the Cross, the Eagle, the Lion and the Goose.

The Red Cross on a white field symbolizes the loyalty to the faction of the City of Guelph and was recognized at the City of Orvieto from Pope Adrian IV in 1157.

The Black Eagle with a golden crown on a red field refers to the domination of the Romans. The gold label gold pendant with five of the eagle was placed around his neck when Carlo d'Angio in Orvieto granted the title of "city", after being crowned in the cathedral of Orvieto King of the Kingdom of Sicily by Pope Clement IV. The label recalls the red of the house of d'Angio.

The Lion on a red field holding a silver sword with his right paw and the keys of St. Peter with his left. It recalls the Florentine lion in memory of the historic alliance between the two cities. The keys, with the motto "Fortis et Fidelis" ("Strong and Faithful") is a concession of Pope Adrian IV in recognition of long loyalty to the papacy in Orvieto.

The Goose with one leg raised on a stone, refers to the legendary Capitol geese with their clamor, saved Rome from the attack of enemies.

Take a look at The Legend of The Geese of Campidoglio.

 

How to go to Orvieto?

• By Air

Orvieto is a small city and does not have his oven airport. The nearest airport of it is the one of Perugia. Perugia Airport usually is served by the low-cost company like Belle Air and Ryanair.

For more information visit:

Perugia Airport - International Airport San Francesco d'Assisi

From the airport of Perugia you can hire a car or to get a taxi to Orvieto.

 

If you can not find any lines to fly to Perugia then the better solution is to fly to Roma:

Roma Airport 1 - International Airport Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino

Roma Airport 2 - International Airport Ciampino

The both have very good connection with the city of Roma. You can go to the city and to get a train to Perugia or to hire a car or taxi.

 

• By Train

Just down the hill of the city of Orvieto is situated the Train Station that connect the city with Firenze on the North and Roma on the South.

For more information visit the Italian Railway web site.

 

• By Car

Orvieto is very easy reachable from Firenze on the North and Roma on South because just down the city is passing the main highway of Italy A1.

Instead from Perugia should get first E45 and then in the exit Todi-Orvieto to get SS448. Then when you are in Ponte you should get SS205 for Orvieto on the North.

 

• Go Around

The Historical Part of Orvieto is small and very beautiful and if advised to visit it walking and enjoying the architecture and the beauty of the city. Don't forget just to take a look at the decorations of the souvenirs you can find everywhere in the city.

 

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