There are places that belong not only to a city or a region, but to the entire world.
The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is one of them: a universal symbol of spirituality, art, and beauty, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the other Franciscan sites of Assisi.
The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is one of them: a universal symbol of spirituality, art, and beauty, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the other Franciscan sites of Assisi.
A place capable of welcoming pilgrims, travelers, and dreamers from every corner of the world, where every stone tells a story of peace, humanity, and wonder.
But Umbria is also a land of basilicas, abbeys, and sanctuaries that preserve an immense heritage, often immersed in the silence of hills and villages.
From the Basilica of Saint Clare to the Basilica of Saint Rita, passing through the Basilica of Saint Benedict and the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Rufino, each place preserves a deep connection between art, faith, nature, and community.
From the Basilica of Saint Clare to the Basilica of Saint Rita, passing through the Basilica of Saint Benedict and the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Rufino, each place preserves a deep connection between art, faith, nature, and community.
And it is precisely Assisi that, on September 24 and 25, 2026, will host the World Tourism Event 2026, the international fair dedicated to UNESCO World Heritage Sites: an event that will bring to the heart of Umbria an international reflection on sustainable tourism, walking routes, villages, and the enhancement of cultural heritage. (wtevent.it)
For us at Umbria & Bike, promoting walking routes means telling the story of an authentic Umbria, made of slow roads, encounters, spirituality, and places to be experienced with respect.
Because here, travel is not just a destination, but an experience that leaves a mark.
