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Assisi ( and Episcopal See in Italy in Perugia Province , Italy , in the Umbria Region , on the western flank of Mt. Subasio . It was the birthplace of St. Francis , who founded the Franciscan religious order here in 1208, and St. Clare (Chiara d'Offreducci), the founder of the Poor Clares . Saint Gabriel Of Our Lady Of Sorrows of the 19th Century was also born here. According to Italy's 2003 Census , the '' Comune '' numbers 25,600 inhabitants over an area of about 187 km&2; the City proper has a population of around 5,500. HISTORY MAIN SIGHTS Churches
On September 26 , 1997 Assisi was struck by an Earthquake . The Basilica was badly damaged (part of the vault collapsed, killing four people inside the church and carrying with it a fresco by Cimabue), and was closed for two years for restoration.
Other landmarks The town is dominated by two ( 1367 ) and added to by Popes Pius II and Paul III . UNESCO collectively designated the major monuments and urban fabric of Assisi as a World Heritage Site . CULTURE Assisi Embroidery is a form of counted-thread Embroidery which has been practised in Assisi since the 13th Century . Today the town has many groups coming to enjoy the simple peace of St. Francis. One such group has restored an 11th century room and added altars to the world's religions. Pilgirms come from many countries to the Assisi East West Retreat Center in Pz. San Rufino in the spirit of St. Francis to sit and be in peace. PHOTO GALLERY |
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