Perugia district, Umbria, Italy

Places to visit near Assisi

Assisi is a town in Perugia district, Umbria, Italy, home to about 3,732 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 48 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 19 museums and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cattedrale di San Rufino (1 km), Museo Diocesano e Cripta di San Rufino (1 km) and Santa Maria Sopra Minerva (1 km).

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Assisi at a glance

Location
Perugia district, Umbria, Italy
Population
about 3,732
Coordinates
43.0667° N, 12.6211° E
Places within 50 km
121 (121 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Assisi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Assisi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Assisi

106 churches within 100 km of Assisi. The closest is Cattedrale di San Rufino (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Assisi

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Assisi. The closest is Santa Maria Sopra Minerva (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Assisi

39 museums within 100 km of Assisi. The closest is Museo Diocesano e Cripta di San Rufino (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Assisi

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Assisi. The closest is Arco di Sant'Ercolano (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Assisi

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Assisi. The closest is Parco Regionale del Monte Subasio (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Assisi

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Assisi. The closest is Lake Trasimeno (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Assisi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Assisi
  2. 1 km Cattedrale di San Rufino · church, Perugia
  3. 1 km Rocca Maggiore · heritage site, Perugia
  4. 1 km Foro Romano e Collezione Archeologica · museum, Perugia
  5. 1 km Santa Maria Sopra Minerva · heritage site, Perugia
  6. 1 km Museo Diocesano e Cripta di San Rufino · museum, Perugia
  7. 1 km Back to Assisi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Assisi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches48106Cattedrale di San Rufino (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4288Santa Maria Sopra Minerva (1 km)
    Museums1939Museo Diocesano e Cripta di San Rufino (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Arco di Sant'Ercolano (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Parco Regionale del Monte Subasio (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs08Lake Trasimeno (53 km)
    Parks33Area Verde Torgiano (20 km)
    Caves03Grotta Bella (66 km)
    Other attractions12Eremo Delle Carceri (3 km)
    Waterfalls02Marmore's Waterfall- Terni,Italy (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isola Maggiore (56 km)
    Treks01Bagno Vignoni - Pienza (99 km)

    Assisi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Assisi?

    Cattedrale di San Rufino (church, about 1 km), Museo Diocesano e Cripta di San Rufino (museum, about 1 km), Santa Maria Sopra Minerva (heritage site, about 1 km), Foro Romano e Collezione Archeologica (museum, about 1 km), Rocca Maggiore (heritage site, about 1 km), Chiesa di Santo Stefano (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Assisi?

    121 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 19 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Assisi?

    Cattedrale di San Rufino, about 1 km by road; Chiesa di Santo Stefano (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Assisi?

    Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, about 1 km by road; Rocca Maggiore (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Assisi?

    Museo Diocesano e Cripta di San Rufino, about 1 km by road; Foro Romano e Collezione Archeologica (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Assisi?

    Start in Assisi, visit Cattedrale di San Rufino, then Rocca Maggiore, then Foro Romano e Collezione Archeologica, then Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, then Museo Diocesano e Cripta di San Rufino, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Assisi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Assisi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Assisi’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.