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Basilica of St Francis – Saint Francis - Main portal lunette - Basilica di San Francesco - Assisi 2016📷 José Luiz, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Basilica of St Francis

Assisi, Italy

History

Two churches stacked on a hillside, the lower one covered in Giotto-era frescoes. The town itself is car-free.

Nearest town
Assisi, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
43.0748, 12.6053
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • All'Antica MattonataMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Basilica of St Francis · 3 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • FontemaggioCampsite
    3 km from Basilica of St Francis
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Village AssisiCampsite
    3 km from Basilica of St Francis
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Pian di BoccioCampsite
    18 km from Basilica of St Francis
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Maneggio Fattoria GiorgettiCampsite
    20 km from Basilica of St Francis
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Il RocoloCampsite
    23 km from Basilica of St Francis
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Basilica of St Francis?

Basilica of St Francis is in Assisi, Italy, at GPS 43.0748, 12.6053. It is about 11 km from Spello.

Can you camp near Basilica of St Francis?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Sosta Ponte San Vittorio, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 21 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Basilica of St Francis?

Basilica of St Francis is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Umbria’s hill towns.

What is there to see near Basilica of St Francis?

Places worth a stop nearby: Spello (11 km), Ponte delle Torri (40 km), Frasassi caves (47 km) and Lago di Fiastra (47 km).

When is the best time to visit Basilica of St Francis?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)