Top sigths of Italy
The magnificent Coliseum was built almost 2 thousand years ago. Before that, the site of the Coliseum was the location of Nero’s Palace and a big artificial lake. The building of the Coliseum was joyful for inhabitants of Rome because it was much more pleasant to see a beautiful forum rather than a tyrant’s palace. Circus Maximus is another large and unusual landmark. According to some experts, Circus could provide seats for 200 thousand visitors. The venue was used to host competitions of carts and other important public events. Mons Palatinus is an interesting place from the historic point of view. According to scientists, homes of first settlers of Rome were located there. Later, noble Romans built their houses on Mons Palatinus. There were many temples in that area and many important celebrations took place there. … OpenChapters of the guide to Assisi
Assisi sightseeing
The Communal Square (Piazza del Comune) is the heart of Assisi. This is where visitors can see the majority of the town’s landmarks. Archaeological findings proved that there was a Roman forum on the site of the square in the past. The forum hosted the town’s government meetings and public disputes. Until the 13th century, the square was nothing but a simple part of the town. Steadily, new and new … Open
Cultural excursion through Assisi - things to see
Not far from the city center is San Damiano Monastery, which is now considered a historical site of world importance. This monastery was founded by St. Francis. It was decided to build it on the site of an old dilapidated church. The patron saint personally took part in the construction work and rebuilt the small church on his own. The church features a very beautiful antique design and is still available for … Open
Attractions and active leisure
In the evening, guests of Assisi are invited to many bars and pubs where they can enjoy the finest regional wines and spend time in a special atmosphere. Il Birreto is a very popular bar that was opened in a chic historic building featuring a well-preserved decoration. The bar is furnished with authentic antiques and lovely designer accessories. Here, you will be offered the best wines from various regions of … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Nearby is Libreria Tipografia, a great bookstore where they sell not only fiction but also guidebooks. Particularly noteworthy are books on the history of the region and St. Francis' life. Besides, the store has religious books an interesting souvenir section. A wide selection of interesting souvenirs is presented in D'Olivo store, which is housed in a charming historic building. Here, you can check out … Open