Overview
Tour to discover a particular and unknown moment in the history of Assisi.
Men and women who inspired by the courage of St. Francis have decided to put their own lives at stake to save that of others. The protagonists have names little known even to the Assisans themselves but they make up an epic picture of the "seraphic" city between 1943 and 1945.
Tour in which we will reconstruct history and relive the dark atmosphere of that period, however, illuminated by the light of hope ...
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Guided tour of the city and the places where the events took place between 1943 and 1945
The time and meeting point with the guide can be changed upon confirmation of the tour
Private transportation
Entrance ticket to the Museum of memory (cost € 3.00 per person)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting point is the parking garage
End point
It is the simplest point to continue visiting the city or return to the parking lot to pick up the car or use public transport to leave the city
What to expect
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Cathedral of San Rufino
20 min
Romanesque church, the only one in the city also the sepulcher of bishops and we will go to see the tomb of Bishop Placido Nicolini
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Basilica di Santa Chiara
10 min
In the square there was the workshop of the Brizi printers, protagonists of the story we will tell.
The square was the connecting point between the various protagonists of history -
Museo della Memoria
50 min
A magical and unusual place in which to get to know the facts, places and characters that have marked the history of Assisi.
Photos, videos and documents will take us back in time ... -
Monastero Clarisse S. Quirico
15 min
One of the most popular places for displaced and persecuted people. The hospitality of the nuns was such that they managed to house dozens of people and entire families even for months. It was the monastery that became the "city" of the new arrivals! If available we can talk to one of the nuns of the monastery
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Via Portica
15 min
Passage road, where one of the protagonists of our history lived
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Piazza del Comune
10 min
From the story to the reality of handmade products still made today. We will end the tour by visiting one of the few craft shops still active in the city, where modernity and the past merge in an environment where history is breathed.
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Libreria Marco Zubboli
30 min
After so much talk, you can "touch" the care and love you need to continue using old tools to produce new products. Visit to the atelier.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Editable tour time/meeting point
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Assisi and the Second World War - Heroes by chance and by vocation
Can I cancel Assisi and the Second World War - Heroes by chance and by vocation for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–3 hours.
What's included?
- Guided tour of the city and the places where the events took place between 1943 and 1945
- The time and meeting point with the guide can be changed upon confirmation of the tour
What's not included?
- Private transportation
- Entrance ticket to the Museum of memory (cost € 3.00 per person)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Cathedral of San Rufino, Basilica di Santa Chiara, Museo della Memoria, Monastero Clarisse S. Quirico, Via Portica, Piazza del Comune, Libreria Marco Zubboli.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian.
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