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Assisi, Italy Overview

Best known as the birthplace of St. Francis, Italy's patron saint, Assisi lies 90 miles north of Rome amid Umbria's rolling hills. The medieval town's must-sees include the Basilica of San Francesco... more » Best known as the birthplace of St. Francis, Italy's patron saint, Assisi lies 90 miles north of Rome amid Umbria's rolling hills. The medieval town's must-sees include the Basilica of San Francesco, a grandiose sacred site built in 1230. It contains Giotto's 28 frescoes of St. Francis' life, the Romanesque Assisi Cathedral and the Baroque Church of St. Mary of the Angels. For greater insight, head for the nearby protected wooded slopes of Eremo della Carceri, a 13th-century monastery. « less
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Grand Hotel Assisi

Jun 28, 2008

I stayed at the Grand Hotel Assisi for one night while on an Insight Italian Escapade Tour. I was travelling alone so the room was small but very nice and well laid out. Bathroom was excellent. Bed...more

Hotel San Rufino

5 of 5 stars
New Zealand
Jun 23, 2008

We were told about this hotel purely by chance while waiting at the bus stop to go up the hill to the village. A fellow tourist had just stayed here and recommended it to us. The price was...more

Hotel San Rufino

5 of 5 stars
Jakarta
Jun 22, 2008

We spend a nice 3 days at San Rufino Hotel. The room is very clean and looks like new. The bath room overall is spacious and clean. In the morning, we enjoy the simple breakfast they served. Located...more

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