Title: Things to Do in Papiano in 2026 | Expedia.com [Papiano Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Papiano.dx3000377350)[Hotels in Papiano](https://expedia.com/Papiano-Hotels.d3000377350.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Papiano](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Papiano.d3000377350.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Papiano](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Papiano.d3000377350.Car-Rental-Guide)[Papiano Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Papiano.d3000377350.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Papiano ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Papiano Types of activities [Papiano Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Papiano.dx3000377350) --- --- ## Papiano must see attractions ### 1\. Lake Trasimeno Lake Trasimeno is one of Umbria’s jewels. Nestled amid rolling countryside, vineyards and olive groves it is both a natural haven and a cultural treasure. Explore the villages dotted along the shoreline and discover their fascinating history and architecture, or simply soak up their peaceful atmosphere. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Trasimeno-Umbria.d6055082.Vacation-Attraction) ![Trasimeno lake panoramic view,Castiglione del lago fortress, Umbria, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055082/5a8a3e63-e87a-4374-b699-4a26e33b4a25.jpg) ### 2\. Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli is an enormous church that attracts pilgrims from across the globe with its Baroque chapels and Franciscan origin story. Learn about St. Francis of Assisi, who chose to live a life of poverty in the 12th century. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Basilica-Of-St-Mary-Of-The-Angels-Assisi.d6073816.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Maria degli Angeli showing a church or cathedral and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073816/20f97ae6-6f2f-4fe7-9471-36adef0ca128.jpg) ### 3\. Basilica San Francesco di Assisi A powerfully affecting site for believers and art-lovers alike, the Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is the crowning jewel of the town’s UNESCO heritage-listed Franciscan structures. Immense in scale and ambitious in design, the basilica can be seen from miles around and boasts glorious views into the valleys surrounding the town of Assisi. Spend an afternoon exploring the churches, gardens, piazzas and the crypt that houses the elaborate tomb of St. Francis. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Basilica-San-Francesco-Di-Assisi-Assisi-Historic-Center.d6195078.Vacation-Attraction) ![Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6195078/681c2082-e72f-4d70-a57c-9e4d1dca963b.jpg) ### 4\. Piazza del Comune Widely considered one of the best-preserved medieval squares in all of Italy, the Piazza del Comune is the focal point of the town of Assisi. Explore the open-air restaurants, gelatarias and wine bars that surround this pedestrian-only square, giving it a lovely warm atmosphere that attracts tourists and locals. After a long day sightseeing on the hilly streets of Assisi, the piazza is the perfect place to sit back and relax. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Piazza-Del-Comune-Assisi-Historic-Center.d6073760.Vacation-Attraction) ![Piazza del Comune featuring street scenes, a fountain and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073760/540fc19f-b03e-4686-bf88-5db37a4d2066.jpg) ### 5\. Basilica of Santa Chiara Constructed between 1257 and 1265, the Basilica of Santa Chiara is of great historic and spiritual significance. The church is named after St. Clare, a friend and protégé of St. Francis, who founded the Order of Poor Ladies, which still has thousands of members today. Take advantage of the excellent photo opportunities available in the adjoining piazza, from which you have wonderful views of the valleys south of Assisi. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Basilica-Of-Santa-Chiara-Assisi-Historic-Center.d6077834.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basilica of Santa Chiara which includes landscape views, farmland and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077834/eb5a3deb-d411-4a42-a179-aacad019d7a7.jpg) ### 6\. Via San Francesco Wander along Via San Francesco and discover multiple sightseeing destinations located next to one another. Walk along this short road and the alleys branching off it to find a stunning stone church, chapels from different eras of Perugia’s history and a museum of fine arts held in a convent. A charming, grass-covered piazza and medieval stone houses make it one of the prettiest streets in the area. 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