Chiesa di San Pietro Assisi is the Abbey of San Pietro (Abbazia di San Pietro), a church at Piazza San Pietro 1 in Assisi’s historic center. It is open daily, admission is free, and you can plan around its regular Mass schedule and detailed accessibility information.
- Location: Piazza San Pietro 1, near Piazza Giovanni Paolo II.
- Opening hours: daily, 7:00–18:30.
- Admission: free.
- From a three-star hotel in Bastia, allow about 21 minutes by car.
Where is Chiesa di San Pietro in Assisi?
The Abbey stands at Piazza San Pietro 1 in Assisi’s historic center, a short distance from Piazza Giovanni Paolo II. The city tourism office says you can reach it on foot from anywhere in Assisi, making it straightforward to include while exploring the center.
For a wider itinerary, the Basilica of Saint Francis visit is another church-focused stop in Assisi. The Abbey’s central location also makes it possible to combine the visit with other historic-center sights.
When can you visit, and what access details matter?
The Abbey is open daily from 7:00 to 18:30, and admission is free. There are no guided visits. An audio guide is available for purchase at the I.A.T. tourist information office in Piazza del Comune; it is available in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish.
The approach includes about 20 metres of cobblestones followed by flat paving. At the entrance, an approximately 8-metre ramp has slopes ranging from 8% to 11%, with a 3-centimetre step at its end. The doorway is 68 centimetres wide; inside, the floor slopes slightly, at about 4%, and two steps lead to the side chapel.
The Abbey is described as accessible by the Assisi tourism office. If you need to plan around the ramp, doorway width or steps, take these measurements into account before setting out.
How do you get to the Abbey from Bastia Umbra?
From a three-star hotel in Bastia, the Abbey is about a 21-minute drive. If you are already in Assisi, the tourism office says it is reachable on foot from anywhere in the city.
Public bus line C, called Assisi Link, connects Assisi railway station with the historic center. The nearest stops are 94 metres away at Piazza Giovanni Paolo II for line C, and 65 metres away on Viale G. Marconi for lines A and B. Only authorized vehicles may enter Assisi’s historic center.
Visitors arriving by car with a valid permit may park at the Giovanni Paolo II car park, about 100 metres from the Abbey, or next to the Abbey without obstructing traffic. Check the Assisi tourism office’s official site before you go for current hours, worship schedules and transport details.
How can you add the Abbey to an Assisi visit?
Because the Abbey is in the historic center and admission is free, you can make it one stop in a walking visit. If archaeology is also on your itinerary, the Foro Romano and archaeological collection offers a different kind of historic-center visit.
Mass is celebrated at the church of Colderba, in the Ponte San Vetturino area, rather than at the Abbey. Check the Assisi tourism office’s official site before you go, since opening and worship schedules can change.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 7:00–18:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
FAQs
Is admission to Chiesa di San Pietro free?
Yes. Admission to the Abbey is free.
Are guided visits available?
There are no guided visits at the Abbey. An audio guide can be purchased at the I.A.T. tourist information office in Piazza del Comune.
Is the Abbey accessible?
The Abbey is described as accessible, but the approach and entrance include cobblestones, a ramp, a small step and a narrow doorway. The side chapel is reached by two steps.
Where is Saturday Mass held?
Saturday Mass is held at the church of Colderba in the Ponte San Vetturino area, not at the Abbey.