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Quick facts
- Assisi is renowned for the Basilica of San Francesco, which was consecrated in 1253 and features frescoes by renowned artists such as Giotto and Cimabue.
- Perugia, the capital of Umbria, is home to the annual Eurochocolate festival, which attracts over 150,000 visitors each October, celebrating the region's rich chocolate heritage.
- The region of Umbria produces approximately 30% of Italy's olive oil, with over 10 million olive trees cultivated across its picturesque landscape.
- Assisi is the birthplace of Saint Francis, founded in 1181, who is credited with establishing the Franciscan Order and is the patron saint of animals and the environment.
- The ancient Etruscan city of Perugia features the Rocca Paolina, a fortress built in 1540, which is partly underground and showcases the city's rich history spanning over 2,500 years.
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- Country
- Italy
- Wind (now)
- 13 km/h
- Coordinates
- 43.0707, 12.6196
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