Piazza del Comune
Piazza del Comune
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This lively and well-preserved square is the heart of Assisi's social, cultural and political life.
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Bob J
Southport, NC926 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Central piazza giving you a choice of roads to travel. The former Temple of Minerva sits there and was likely the church a young Francis attended (based on paintings). A few decent restaurants on the piazza, though stores seem to keep their own schedules. Lots of traffic passing through, so exercise caution.
Written May 24, 2022
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FilipinoBusinessman
Makati192 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
We ate at a restaurant at the plaza, I forget the name, but when we ordered agua minerale, we saw him go out to the plaza and get water from the fountain spout. We wound up paying about 2€ for that, and it actually tasted quite good. We felt so ripped off, we filled our thermos jug and used water bottles from that fountain.
Written January 25, 2014
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Virginia35 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
This is the place to be! It is the center of Assisi--- with St Francis' church on one end and St Clare's on the other. It has wonderful cafes, gelato shops, and pizza places. Most of all, the church in the center of it is simply stunning--- rich in blessings and full of holiness. The Friars there are absolutely wonderful!! And they have a daily evening Mass... and must do while in Assisi!
Written September 3, 2013
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Eledind
Fishers, IN108 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
The Piazza del Commune is a great place to kick back, get off of your feet, enjoy a beverage & snack, and just do some people watching. If you are with a group that wants to " go their own way" for a while, this would be a wonderful place to meet back up with them. Kind of the crossroads of Assisi.
Written February 5, 2013
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TabacchiRoadster
Pasadena, CA8 contributions
Oct 2017
Assisi was as great as ever! Twelfth trip and never disappointed. Stayed near a small hilltop town at a family run agriturismo and traveled to various places in the region. Assisi was one of our stops. Touristy but great cafes, restaurants, and attractions. Beautiful countryside and not far from Perugia.
Written April 26, 2018
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Travelcooking
London, UK3,698 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
If you are in Montefalco you can't come to this square; here you will find the beautiful town hall, and you can sit in one of the restaurants and taste some good truffles and of course ... the sagrantino!
Written January 10, 2018
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Jordan M
United Kingdom136 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Charming piazza with a hint of Roman architecture. Great for people watching or use as a meeting point.
There are several bars and restaurants as you would expect. I would suggest sharing a bottle of wine with 1-2 people on the Roman steps at night when the square comes alive and enjoy the buzz. Or buy a gelato and do the same in the day time.
Also, make sure you take a drink from the drinking point next to the fountain...straight from the ground wells of Assisi (I think) :D.
There are several bars and restaurants as you would expect. I would suggest sharing a bottle of wine with 1-2 people on the Roman steps at night when the square comes alive and enjoy the buzz. Or buy a gelato and do the same in the day time.
Also, make sure you take a drink from the drinking point next to the fountain...straight from the ground wells of Assisi (I think) :D.
Written July 19, 2017
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Kate
Austin, TX75 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
Come to the Piazza del Comune in Assisi! Walking here, sitting on the steps of the fountain, relishing a gelato, or having a glass of wine in this wonderful place is not only an experience that is pleasant for our times, but one that will take you back into the long history of this special place of Assisi, a place that has remained the same for centuries. I think that it would be superfluous to mention too many details. Just come; it is hard for me to imagine the Piazza not bringing joy to any who come here!
Written June 30, 2015
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FreshTomatoes
California136 contributions
Apr 2015
The fountain. That's what you see first. Then you realize this IS the main piazza. It's small but also feels it has not changed in eons. Sometimes the cars are moving slowly through it but often it is blocked from traffic, for the crowds of tourists wander by on their way to San Francesco or any of the other destinations that radiate from this center. Things you need to do or see: have a cafe or a spritz. Sit down and just experience the peacefulness and the energy. Take a photo on the steps of the Roman temple. Go into the tourist office that has no sign and the people behind the counter have no skills, but there are some things to get, such as a free WiFi card. Be sure to check out the stores in the area, especially the book store with the Italian Touring Club sign, Margherita a gorgeous shop that sells fashionable women's clothing, hats, shoes and jewelry that is priced low and offers merchandise from Milano, Paris or Firenze. This is a sweet piazza that also houses the office of the comune, so go inside to see some artifacts from Roman times, and be on your way to having a wonderful meal. You'll enjoy coming back here at the end of the day when the shops reopen and the church bells are ringing, pigeons flying, children laughing, lovers kissing.
Written June 19, 2015
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Belinda R
Morecambe, UK1,221 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
So many memories of this beautiful square! Coming out of the Hotel Umbra and looking straight across to the ancient temple of Minerva (now the church for the Franciscan Third Order). Pottering along to a coffee shop and finding an outside table, where we could watch all the comings and goings of life in Assisi.
At night when you cross the Piazza you sometimes feel that time has slipped and you might just bump into the young Francesco di Bernardone and his pals, going out for an evening's adventure.Or on his way to confront his father and fling off his clothes as a symbol of his renunciation of worldly goods. Or the older, wiser Francesco, with his fellow friars, going to speak discreetly with his follower the Lady Clare who lived nearby.
You certainly will see his modern day followers in their dark brown habits, chatting to one another as they cross the square... maybe going to the church of San Rufino or Santa Chiara.
At night when you cross the Piazza you sometimes feel that time has slipped and you might just bump into the young Francesco di Bernardone and his pals, going out for an evening's adventure.Or on his way to confront his father and fling off his clothes as a symbol of his renunciation of worldly goods. Or the older, wiser Francesco, with his fellow friars, going to speak discreetly with his follower the Lady Clare who lived nearby.
You certainly will see his modern day followers in their dark brown habits, chatting to one another as they cross the square... maybe going to the church of San Rufino or Santa Chiara.
Written February 24, 2014
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