Assisi is a tiny Umbrian Town in the center of Italy not far from Perugia it is best known because it was the birth place of St Francis Of Assisi and where he died and his rests are in the Basilica. St Francis is the patron saint of Italy and he who founded the Franciscan Order which defines humilty and devotion to a life poverty and helping every living creature. The main attractions is the Basilica of St Francis Assisi Basilica and Santa Maria Dei Angeli, Church of Santa Chiara 4 other churches all worth the visit. One when arriving to Assisi you will feel this connection with the town,  there is something spritual and calm as if St Francis still walks the paths of Assisi with his animals that followed him everywhere.