What to do in Papiano

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Papiano Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. Lake Trasimeno

Lake Trasimeno is one of Umbria’s jewels. Nestled amid rolling countryside, vineyards and olive groves it is both a natural haven and a cultural treasure. Explore the villages dotted along the shoreline and discover their fascinating history and architecture, or simply soak up their peaceful atmosphere.

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Get swept up in the beauty, culture and history that abound on the shores of this tranquil lake in the heart of Umbria’s beautiful countryside.

2. Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels

The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli is an enormous church that attracts pilgrims from across the globe with its Baroque chapels and Franciscan origin story. Learn about St. Francis of Assisi, who chose to live a life of poverty in the 12th century.

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Santa Maria degli Angeli showing interior views, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

3. Basilica San Francesco di Assisi

A powerfully affecting site for believers and art-lovers alike, the Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is the crowning jewel of the town’s UNESCO heritage-listed Franciscan structures. Immense in scale and ambitious in design, the basilica can be seen from miles around and boasts glorious views into the valleys surrounding the town of Assisi. Spend an afternoon exploring the churches, gardens, piazzas and the crypt that houses the elaborate tomb of St. Francis.

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Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects

4. Basilica of Santa Chiara

Constructed between 1257 and 1265, the Basilica of Santa Chiara is of great historic and spiritual significance. The church is named after St. Clare, a friend and protégé of St. Francis, who founded the Order of Poor Ladies, which still has thousands of members today. Take advantage of the excellent photo opportunities available in the adjoining piazza, from which you have wonderful views of the valleys south of Assisi.

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Basilica of Santa Chiara featuring landscape views, farmland and a church or cathedral

5. San Damiano

Although it consists of a modest church and adjoining convent, San Damiano has great historic significance. Visit the site where it is said, in 1205, St. Francis was commanded by God to give up a life of luxury and excess to serve the Church and where St. Clare founded the Order of Poor Ladies in 1212. Escape from the crowds inside the city walls when you visit this peaceful and charming location.

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San Damiano featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

6. Piazza del Comune

Widely considered one of the best-preserved medieval squares in all of Italy, the Piazza del Comune is the focal point of the town of Assisi. Explore the open-air restaurants, gelatarias and wine bars that surround this pedestrian-only square, giving it a lovely warm atmosphere that attracts tourists and locals. After a long day sightseeing on the hilly streets of Assisi, the piazza is the perfect place to sit back and relax.

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Piazza del Comune featuring a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

7. Piazza IV Novembre

Relax in atmospheric Piazza IV Novembre, a square in the center of Perugia encircled by some of the city’s most famous sights. See stunning art galleries, ancient municipal buildings and towering cathedrals. The square is also lined with cafés and restaurants so you can unwind after all the sightseeing.

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Piazza IV Novembre featuring heritage architecture and a city as well as a small group of people

8. Cathedral of San Rufino

Although less famed than some of the other religious buildings in Assisi, the Cathedral of San Rufino is a site of enormous historic, spiritual and architectural significance. Dedicated to Assisi’s patron saint, Rufinus of Assisi, who converted the town to Christianity in the 3rd century, the Cathedral of San Rufino stands on the ruins of two other religious buildings. Explore the cathedral’s interior, the surrounding piazza and the subterranean crypt to see a diverse array of architectural styles and learn about the importance of the site in the history of the Franciscan Order.

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Cathedral of San Rufino featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements

Recommended things to do in Papiano

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Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Lasagne Cooking class + Lunch: AU$459
Top 5 things to do	Lasagne Cooking class + Lunch
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With kids	Lasagne Cooking class + Lunch