If you go to Assisi, Italy…

Papal Basilica of St. Francis

Piazza San Francesco

011-39-075-819001

The double basilica ranks second only to St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome as a site of Catholic pilgrimage. Daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

www.sanfrancescoassisi.org

Where to stay and eat

Hotel Trattoria Pallotta

Via San Rufino, 6

011-39-075-812307

www.hotelpallotta.it

The family-run hotel is tucked away on an ancient street in the historic center and has a rustic restaurant that serves typical Umbrian meals. Doubles from $103.

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