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Eremo

Rivotorto

Santa Maria degli Angeli: This suburb of Assisi is about 5 km. away and boasts an imposing Basilica constructed between 1569 and 1679 and crowned by the magnificent dome designed by Alessi. It encloses the Porziuncola (the nucleus of the first Franciscan monastery and the place where St.Claire received the Franciscan cowl from St.Francis in 1211) and the Cappella del Transito where St.Francis died on 3rd October 1226. The frescos which adorn the chapel are the work of Lo Spagna. The side chapels contain paintings dating from the 17th and the 18th centuries. To the side of the Basilica is the Chapel of the Roses with frescos by Tiberio d'Assisi. The museum annex contains works by the Maestro di San Francesco. Giunta Pisano and others.
San Damiano is a Franciscan shrine about 1,5 km. from Assisi, built on the spot where St.Francis heard the voice of Christ and where he wrote the Canticle of the Creatures. The convent founded by St.Claire is still intact.
The Hermitage (Eremo delle Carceri) is an oasis of peace and tranquillity in the midst of the woods of Mt. Subasio (4,5 km. from Assisi). Here, where St. Francis withdrew to pray, monks later built this picturesque monastery.
The Sanctuary of Rivotorto (4,5 km. from Assisi) - Here a reconstruction of the ancient hovel is preserved in memory of the first Franciscan community.
San Masseo (1,5 km. from Assisi) has an interesting 11th century romanesque crypt.
The Abbey of San Benedetto on the Mt. Subasio is an ancient benedictine settlement about 7 km. from Assisi with two romanesque crypts.
Rocca Sant'Angelo is an old Franciscan monastery 11 km. from Assisi. In its church are paintings by followers of Giotto and painters from the Umbrian school.
Castes and fortified villages: Rocca Sant'Angelo, San Gregorio (13 km.), Tordibetto (5 km.), and Armenzano (11km.).