Weddings in Assisi
A medieval town whose history and stories are bound to St. Francis.
Assisi stretches out on the slopes of the Monte Subasio, above the plain where the Topino and Chiascio rivers flow.
Although it can boast Roman origins, its present-day appearance is surely due to the city's development during the Middle Ages. Assisi's oldest nucleus, which is protected by a defensive apparatus made up of eight fortified entrance portals and a long belt of town walls, which are still perfectly preserved, is topped by two castles on peak of the mountain: the Major Castle, reconstructed by the Cardinal Albornoz in 1367 and the Minor Castle.
Apart from religious buildings like the heritage of Assisi such as the basilica of St. Francis, tourists can also visit the churches of St. Clare and St. Peter.
The first was constructed in the Gothic style between 1257 and 1265, the second is a little older and decorated with an elegant middle portal with three rose-windows.
The Cathedral, dedicated to the Patron Saint Rufino, vaunts a splendid and unaltered facade with sculptures and reliefs; the interior, however, has undergone much reconstruction during the centuries which have distorted the original project dating back to the 13th century.
Nearby, places which are connected with the life of St. Francis can be visited, such as the Eremitage of the Prisons, immersed in a thick wood of oaks and ilex on the slopes of the Subasio Mountain, and the convent of St. Damian, which was built up around the oratory were, according to tradition, the Cross spoke to the Saint.
Finally, in the plain, the impressive Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels was built according to the plans of Alessi between 1569 and 1679 to protect the Porzuincola Chapel, which was the first simple meeting-place of the Francescan brotherhood.
All those who have the good luck of visiting this splendid town have to agree with who says that the beauty of town goes beyond a short, and necessarily incomplete list of works of art more or less extraordinary, but is however to be found in the atmosphere of places which the story and the faith of the Saint have rendered unique all over the world and that are able to make a Wedding in Assisi something truly special.
Assisi is truly a special city to Get Married and the atmosphere here is like no other town in Umbria, it is truly a magical place .
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Why get married in Assisi
- Delicious food and wine
- Real sense of hospitality
- Roman and medieval antiquities
- Spectacular panoramic views
- Magnificent medieval fortress
Ceremony Locations
Elegant Building for Civil Weddings in Assisi
14th Century Towan Hall in the heart of Assisi
Reception
Exclusive five star Relais surrounded by Umbrian mountains
Ancient monastery finely restored
14th Century Castle with guests rooms
Charming ancient residence with Spa, swimming pool, tennis court and 50 acre park
Restaurant with original Roman ruins in the centre of Assisi
Assisi is not like any other town, and nor is this venue....
Ancient monastery surrounded by peace and quiet of nature
Charming historical relais in the heart of Umbria