10 Churches & Cathedrals in Umbria That You Shouldn't Miss

May 10, 2022 Hana Mouser

Umbria (/ˈʌmbriə/ UM-bree-ə; Italian pronunciation: [ˈumbrja]), is one of the twenty regions of Italy, located in central Italy. It is the only Italian region having neither a coastline nor a border with other countries. It includes the Lake Trasimeno, Marmore's Falls, and is crossed by the River Tiber. The regional capital is Perugia. Umbria is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, culinary delights, artistic legacy, and influence on culture.
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1. San Damiano

Via San Damiano, 85, 06081, Assisi Italy +39 075 812273 http://www.santuariosandamiano.org/
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5.0 based on 1,244 reviews

San Damiano

The church of San Damiano was restored by St. Frances of Assisi and later served as home for St. Clare.

Reviewed By GreenInsights - Perth, Australia

Quite a pilgrimage walk to get there if following the signs from near St Clare’s Basilica but gorgeous views on the way and steps or ramp to walk on. Once there a self guided tour through the sacred spaces where St Clare and her sisters lived, worked and prayed and where St Francis wrote hie famous Canticle to Creation. It is definitely worth the effort to get there !

2. Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi

Piazza S. Francesco, 2, 06081, Assisi Italy +39 075 819001 [email protected] http://www.sanfrancescoassisi.org/
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5.0 based on 8,825 reviews

Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi

Reviewed By KatrinaMolini - Corciano, Italy

I love the Basilica and Assisi in general. We always bring our guests here and they like it a lot. It’s the best to enter the Basilica from the Lower Square (or Plaza). You have to wear a modest outfit (covered shoulders is a must) and keep silence at all times. There are some covers (one time use) at the entrance. There is no fee to visit the Basilica. After entering the Basilica via Lower Church, visit the Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi and proceed to the Cloister of Sixtus IV and the Upper Church (or Upper Basilica and exit to the Upper Square and from here visit the city of Assisi. We also visited the free treasury museum, which is located on the upper level in the cloister. On the same level there is a gift shop too. It’s quite big and sells a huge variety of items. They also usually have some temporary exhibitions in the cloisters. Very interesting. My favorite part though is in the upper church of basilica- the colorful ceiling and Giotto’s frescoes that tell the story of St. Francis of Assisi. Always a pleasure to admire the artworks like that and the architecture of the complex. You will enjoy even if you are not religious. This landmark in the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.

3. Abbazia di San Nicolo

Strada Statale 3 ter, 30 Statale Tiberina, San Gemini Italy http://www.turismosangemini.it/home.php?id=6&ss=5
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Abbazia di San Nicolo

4. Basilica Superiore di San Francesco d' Assisi

Piazza San Francesco, Assisi Italy http://www.sanfrancescoassisi.org
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Basilica Superiore di San Francesco d' Assisi

Reviewed By Elgiecg - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Church is rich in history, the scenic View was awesome and very privileged to have visited the Basilica. Saint Francis was born and died in Assisi.

5. Chiesa della Nunziatina

Via del Seminario 31, 06059, Todi Italy +39 392 482 4484 http://www.diocesiorvietotodi.it
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Chiesa della Nunziatina

Reviewed By 882mrl - Foligno, Italy

This is a beautiful church. There is a small entrance fee (2 euro) but it's worth it. This is a church that was restored in the 17 hundreds after a fire. The whole church is covered in beautiful frescoes. Tastefully done!!! This is definitely a church to visit when you're in Todi!

6. Basilica di Santa Chiara

Piazza Santa Chiara, 06081, Assisi Italy +39 075 812282 http://www.assisisantachiara.it
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4.5 based on 2,421 reviews

Basilica di Santa Chiara

Built onto the original Chapel of St. George, this Cathedral is where St. Clare of Assisi was buried in a crypt in 1872.

Reviewed By chatwinesque - Lisbon, Portugal

Behind an unremarkable exterior, the inside of this basilica is surprisingly beautiful - austere, with a few fading beautiful frescoes and the famous "talking" crucifix, an Orthodox-like piece of art worth the visit in itself, and the tomb of Saint Claire in the crypt.

7. Basilica di San Pietro

Via Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06100, Perugia Italy +39 075 33753 http://turismo.comune.perugia.it/poi/basilica-e-abbazia-di-san-pietro
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Basilica di San Pietro

Founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in 1463, this grand Gothic cathedral is a worthwhile stop when visiting Perugia.

Reviewed By 58philipp - Herentals, Belgium

Very rich decoration - for sure worth a visit with some explanation. History meets religion. Especially the ceiling is well-done> Impressive historic large painting.

8. Cattedrale di San Rufino

Piazza San Rufino 3, 06081, Assisi Italy +39 075 812283 http://www.inassisi.com/cattedrale_San_Rufino_it.html
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Cattedrale di San Rufino

First built as early as the 5th century, this historic church features the baptismal font of St. Francis, St. Clare and Emperor Frederick II.

Reviewed By chatwinesque - Lisbon, Portugal

San Ruffino is the cathedral of Assisi - especially remarkable for its beautiful - austere and graceful - façade, and a spacious and light interior, where the baptismal basin where Saint Francis and Saint Claire were baptized almost disappears under flowers and an iron grille. I didn't see the museum, but they say is good.

9. Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - Porziuncola

Piazza della Porziuncola 1, 06081, Assisi Italy +39 075 805 1430 [email protected] http://www.porziuncola.org/basilica-11-1.html
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4.5 based on 2,979 reviews

Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - Porziuncola

This Basilica was started in 1569 to the designs of Galeazzo Alessi, and features a statue of the Madonna in bronze gilt by G. Colasanti and an interior whose architectural style is Doric.

Reviewed By GreenInsights - Perth, Australia

St Francis started his good works in prayer inside this little original chapel encased by the huge Basilica. Go there to experience the mystery

10. Chiesa di San Fortunato

Piazza del Popolo, 06059, Todi Italy
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Chiesa di San Fortunato

This beautiful Gothic church is situated in the charming medieval village of Todi, an important historical and artistic center.

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