Assisi has a population of about 25,000.
The Basilica of St Francis is a World Heritage Site.
In September 1997 Assisi was struck by an earthquake which caused ten fatalities. The Basilica was badly damaged, and was closed for two years for restoration.
Churches: S. Francesco, S. Maria Maggiore, S. Rufino, S. Chiara, S. Maria degli Angeli.
Assisi Embroidery is a form of counted-thread embroidery which was practised in Assisi from the 13th century and is still practised today.