Great restaurants and gelato, but mostly a great feeling of community. We were there during the annual contest between the sopra and the sotto cities--drumming, and great revelry. We loved it! More

My hotel was right around the corner from Piazza del Comune and my absolute favorite thing was to go sit in the square before the daytrippers got there or after they left and watch the locals. In the evenings the monks will come and sit with the locals at the bars lining the square - very surreal for someone who... More

This is the center of town, bank, bookstore, cafe's, and the main streets go through here. Lots of choices and directions to go from here, all a short walk. More

The piazza is a jewel. The old church in the center is 2000 years old an ex roman temple. Visit Zubolli's book store, they have books, stationary and nice prints, not to to mention the nicest Christmas cards in the world and very friendly staff. More

The Piazza del Comune is exactly what it sounds like. A typical Italian piazza, granted, but one that is not only alive and bubbly but also welcoming to the casual visitor. I was pleasantly surprised by the jovial merrymaking of the young generation of Assisians, their sense of community, albeit a small community, and their genuine spirit of inclusion. Perhaps... More

There are two bars on this piazza that offer fantastic hot chocolate... just like eating hot pudding, Umbrian Style! More