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Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi

  • Best timeGolden hour and sunset, when the southwest-facing flank and campanile catch warm raking light
  • Best seasonLate spring (May-June) and autumn (September-October)

The great twin-level Basilica of St Francis and its arcaded flank rise above the Umbrian plain, best caught at golden hour from below or from the road toward Santa Maria degli Angeli. The pink-and-white stone of Assisi glows warmly in late light.

Practical information for Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi · Last updated June 2026
Best time Golden hour and sunset, when the southwest-facing flank and campanile catch warm raking light
Best season Late spring (May-June) and autumn (September-October)

Shooting notes

Equipment
24-70mm zoom plus a 70-200mm telephoto to compress the basilica against the hillside; a tripod for blue hour.

Weather through the year in Umbria

JAN FEB MAR 12° APR 17° MAY 21° JUN 24° JUL 24° AUG 20° SEP 15° OCT 10° NOV DEC

Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding

Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Umbria.

When to visit

Golden hour and sunset in May-June or September-October, when warm light rakes the southwest-facing basilica.

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Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi

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