Assisi, Italy
Saint Francis's basilica on a pink-stone hill, calm green spring
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- Best time to go
- April, May, June, September and October
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Good for
- Culture
- Don't miss
- 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.
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