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Via San Francesco

Assisi, Italy
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Ranked #11 of 31 attractions in Assisi
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
Owner description: A great place for a stroll, this scenic street in the heart of Assisi is lined with beautiful residences, shops and interesting buildings from... more » Owner description: A great place for a stroll, this scenic street in the heart of Assisi is lined with beautiful residences, shops and interesting buildings from centuries past. « less
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Jerusalem
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29 reviews 29 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Lovely street to walk down / up if you're walking around Assisi. It's got some lovely architecture and courtyards and views here and there. It's surprisingly open to local traffic and we had to duck- in to doorways to avoid cars! Many little boutique shops and tourist souvenirs shops. Some of them look nicer than others (some of them look... More

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Windsor, California
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49 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Via San Francesco is the main drag in Assisi. It begins at Basilica di San Francesco (St. Francis’ Basilica) and goes up, up, and up some more to Santa Chiara (St. Clare’s Church) near the top of Assisi. It is cobblestone-paved, medieval, quaint, and is lined with shops, cafés, restaurants, and hotels. Anything you might want to find in Assisi,... More

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Kilkee, Ireland
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59 reviews 59 reviews
37 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

this is a very steep area of assisi also going to bus park lots of steps very expensive mind the traffic

Canberra, Australia
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142 reviews 142 reviews
102 attraction reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
97 helpful votes 97 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

If you are in Assisi it is very likely that you will walk along this pleasant street, as it links several of the main attractions, including the Church of St Clare and the Basilica of St Francis. It is lined with little shops selling all sorts of wares and produce, and lots of souvenirs! There are also many small restaurants.... More

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Grays Essex England
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Cobbled main street that leads from the top end of Assisi and Piazza del Comune down to St Francis basilica. Lots of shops and hotels along this winding steep narrow road.

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Igualada, Spain
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128 reviews 128 reviews
86 attraction reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

I review Via San Francesco, but this review goes for the whole Assisi. Great medieval town, with nearly all the houses built in stone. Assisi is much more than the Basilica. 5 stars.

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London, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

all italians walk up and down this quite/busy street

San Lazzaro di Savena, Italy
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146 reviews 146 reviews
77 attraction reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013
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Aversa, Italy
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115 reviews 115 reviews
44 attraction reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013
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Cagliari, Italy
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64 reviews 64 reviews
28 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013
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