Churches in Umbria

The current prosperity of Assisi is, ironically, tied to a humble saint who shunned riches.

Cascia is situated in the green hills of Umbria, and is well known for its association with Santa Rita, one of the Church’s most dynamic Saints.

Saint Benedict's birthplace is the charming mountain town of Norcia.

Spoleto's Piazza del Duomo looks like an opera set.

While the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi is certainly Umbria's most recognized church, the Basilica of San Domenico in Perugia is the region's largest church.

The Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione rises between Todi and the River Tiber valley.

A beautiful sanctuary on a hill top overlooking the upper Tiber Valley and beyond, the church presents an interesting architectural face and a venerated image.

This ancient monument still stands in the middle of Assisi as a witness of the city's long history.

The Duomo of Orvieto is definitely one of the most significant works of the Italian Gothic art, which differentiated from the European one because of the very personal elaborations of the Italian artists, due to both the special cultural sensitivity and the historical contest: the so-called 'Age of the Communes'.

The beautiful Cathedral of St Lorenzo in Perugia was originally designed in 1300 by Fra Bevignate, who planned to build the religious building over the ruins of an ancient basilica.

While the church that gets the most attention in Assisi is the Basilica of St Francis, the city's Cathedral is also worth a visit.

At Perugia's high point is a highlight piece of artwork in the Cappella San Severo.

When Saint Francis of Assisi wanted a chapel to pray and worship, he was given a long-abandoned stone church from the Benedictines.

When Saint Francis of Assisi wanted a chapel to pray and worship, he was given a long-abandoned stone church from the Benedictines.

The most imposing church in Perugia is also the most visible, thanks to its high-rise bell tower that stands out as a landmark.

Located in the heart of Perugia off of Corso Garibaldi, the Gothic church of Sant'Agostino is worth a visit.

Spoleto's majestic cathedral rests at the bottom of the sloped Piazza del Duomo, so descending the ramped stairs puts the structure front and center of all attention.