Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Bosco di San Francesco, Assisi
Umbria
The Bosco di San Francesco below Assisi is a FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) reserve protecting the woodland where St Francis meditated in the early 13th century. An ancient oak and olive grove descends to the Tescio stream. The 'Terzo Paradiso' land art installation by Michelangelo Pistoletto is planted in the field below. Dogs on leash throughout.
Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- St Francis's meditation woodland — 13th century
- Terzo Paradiso land art by Pistoletto
- FAI reserve — ancient oak and olive above the Tescio stream
With your dog
FAI reserve; dogs on leash.
