Assisi, Italy - Basilica of St. Francis

Assisi, Italy

Saint Francis's basilica on a pink-stone hill, calm green spring

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April, May, June, September and October
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Basilica of St. Francis

Still under the radar: Assisi hasn't hit the mainstream circuit yet.

Why it made the lists

The Umbrian hill town marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis's death in 2026, with the saint's remains put on rare public display and pilgrimage events throughout the year.
The New York Times: 52 Places to Go in 2026

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