Piazza del Comune, Assisi

The main square of the Italian city called Assisi Piazza del Comune is the center of citizens’ cultural, political and social life. Most valuable architectural monument of medieval times can be found here. Assisi itself is the city of St. Francis. In 2000 it was recognized as a World Heritage site since it’s the best preserved medieval city in Italy. The central part of Assisi boasts ancient palaces, antique temples and other historically significant buildings that are a must-see for every person that visits this place.

Places to see on Piazza del Comune

The main landmarks on Piazza del Comune are:

• monumental basilica Santa Maria sopra Minerva, built on remains of an ancient temple;
• Palazzo dei Priori constructed in the 14th century;
• Palace of the Captain of the People, a famous 12-century building;
• an old fountain reconstructed in 1772;
• the archaeological museum of the Roman Forum;
• Palazzo delle Poste (1926);
• the Chiesa Nuova church, located near Piazza del Comune.

How to get

Buses A and B stop not far from Piazza del Comune. Get off on the P. Comune Assisi stop.