assisi and nature excursion sheet
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This document provides information about excursions from Le Terre del Verde to locations near Assisi, Italy related to Saint Francis. It describes four half-day excursion options that involve visiting important religious sites in and around Assisi, including the Basilica of Saint Francis, Basilica of Santa Chiara, Eremo delle Carceri monastery, and San Damiano monastery. It also provides contact information for booking excursions and lists restaurants and prices for meals included with the different tours.
assisi and nature excursion sheet
- 1. Info and Booking: alessandro.pricolo@leterredelverde.it Outside Excursion borgohotel@leterredelverde.it Tel: (+39) 075 910 701 - Fax (+39) 075 910 70 517 http://www.leterredelverde.it/ Assisi Home-town of Saint Francis, peacefully set on the slopes of the Subasio Mountain, Assisi is famous all over the Christian world. The Basilica of Saint Francis is one of Europe’s most important sanctuaries and undoubtedly the cultural highlight of the entire region containing works of art of inestimable importance. We suggest to stay at least an entire day to enjoy the medieval town, the views, the streets and the roman remains, combining art and spirituality Special Basilica di San Francesco** Cod B1 ½ day around 3 h Detailed indepth visit in company of an art historian in order to admire and understand the painting cycles and their spiritual context. We also visit Saint Clare’s Basilica • Basilica di San Francesco** • Basilica di Santa Chiara Where to eat Restaurant in Assisi Price menu per person choice from attached list **A guided tour inside the Basilica is only permitted using headsets. They are for rent at 1.80 Euro per person. No visits are allowed on Sundays or any other religious feast-day Assisi - upper part of town Cod B2 ½ day around 2 h The cathedral of San Rufino with it’s magnificent romanesque facade; the ancient centre of the town including roman remains. The little streets of the medieval town, the area of the roman amfitheatre, the Rocchicciola and the majestic Fortress Rocca Maggiore. • Cathedral of San Rufino • Roman remains price € 4, Reduced students and over 65 € 2,50, Children under 8y free. • Medieval streets • Area of the Amphitheatre • La Rocchicciola IMPORTANT: Schedules are indicative, itinerary and destinations are subject to change fo reasons not attributable to Le Terre del Verde organization.
- 2. Outside Excursion Escursion to the Franciscan Sites: Cod B3 ½ day around 3 h Eremo delle Carceri, immersed in a dense green oak forest and the peaceful Monastery of San Damiano (both to be reached by minivan*). Visit of the Basilica di S. Maria degli Angeli, precious guardian of the tiny Porziuncola, the most sacred of Franciscan sites. • Hermitage Eremo delle Carceri • Monastery of San Damiano • Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli • Porziuncola Where to eat Restaurant Price menu per person choice from attached list Visit of the Regional Park Monte Subasio Cod B4 ½ day around 3 h Walking tour on the antique trail of the Roman aquaduct with stops to admire the landscape; Collepino, charming hilltop village immersed in silence. At the end visit of, mavelous medieval town and the Baglioni chapel masterpiece of Italian Renaissance painter Pintoricchio* minivan recommended • Roman Aquaduct • Collepino • The Baglioni Chapel in Spello* free until today but probably in 2013 entrance fee of € 3 pers Where to eat Restaurant in Spello Price menu per person choice from attached list For itinerary Full day combine visit/Excursion COD B1+B2 o B1+B3 or B1+B4 or at your choice Minivan recommended IMPORTANT: Schedules are indicative, itinerary and destinations are subject to change fo reasons not attributable to Le Terre del Verde organization.