Assisi Warnings and Dangers

  Piazza Vescovado
by croisbeauty
 
  • Piazza Vescovado
      Piazza Vescovado
    by croisbeauty
  • Piazza del Commune which is surrounded by shops
      Piazza del Commune which is surrounded...
    by pigletsmom
  • Assisi Pizza, not as cheap as it looked
      Assisi Pizza, not as cheap as it looked
    by pigletsmom
 

Most Recent Warnings and Dangers in Assisi

The summer heat
croisbeauty profile photo

3.5 out of 5 starsHelpfulness

croisbeauty 6963 reviews
Piazza Vescovado

When I have visited Assisi, it was the first half of July, the temperature rises up to 30C degrees and more, so it was very hot.
Most of the town streets are narrow and short so you can hide yourself partly in the shadow when strolling around. When climbing up to Rocca Maggiore fortress or in the open city spaces, you might be exposed to the sun which is burning. Make sure you have a bottle od water or at least stop at numerous city fountains to refresh yourself with cold runing water. Especially take good care if you have a little kids, the sun heat might cause them a lot of troubles.

Updated Oct 23, 2011

Related to:
 Family Travel

Was this review helpful?

Summer heat
fairy_dust profile photo

2.5 out of 5 starsHelpfulness

fairy_dust 647 reviews

In summer, it can get very hot in Italy in general. In places like Assisi where you'll likely be walking a lot (including a lot of uphill walking), it's important to drink lots of water to stay hydrated. And if you need to sit down and take a rest, do so.

Also, wear comfortable shoes - with all the walking you'll be doing your feet will thank you.

Written Feb 28, 2005

Related to:
 Religious Travel
 Backpacking

Was this review helpful?

Not so joyous shopkeepers!
pigletsmom profile photo

3.5 out of 5 starsHelpfulness

pigletsmom 433 reviews
Piazza del Commune which is surrounded by shops

Ok, Assisi is a very holy place, and I really liked it, but there was one thing that bothered me. Some of the shop keepers had real attitudes. They were not freindly and they were down right rude. They are so jaded by the hordes of tourists that they just don't care. No repeat business anyway, with or without a smile. I found this true in Brugge, another city
that gets besieged with visitors. Locals in Assisi were very friendly, but not shopkeepers. Too bad, they should be glad they work in such a beautiful city. Pity!

Written Feb 25, 2005

Was this review helpful?

A fee for sitting outside?
pigletsmom profile photo

3.5 out of 5 starsHelpfulness

pigletsmom 433 reviews
Assisi Pizza, not as cheap as it looked

Ok this was strange. One night I went to eat some pizza.
The waiter asked me if I wanted to sit outside, ok great idea, that is until the bill came. They charged a couple euros for sitting outside. I was not happy to say the least.
He encouraged me to charge me more. Only for tourists
I'm assuming. Ask if there is a charge before you sit down.
The next night I just took it to go.

Written Feb 24, 2005

Related to:
 Food and Dining
 Budget Travel

Was this review helpful?

Comments

Top 3 Hotels in Assisi

La Terrazza

 1 Review and 93 Opinions  Nice quiet hotel. The dinner in the hotel was very nice and so was the breakfast. Very nice, homey... 

 Hotels in Assisi

Show Prices

Berti

 2 Reviews and 84 Opinions  We chose Assisi to spend our 44th wedding anniversary this last June. We just love the town and it... 

 Hotels in Assisi

Show Prices

Dei Priori Hotel

 1 Review and 40 Opinions  Our hotel was located in the centre of town very close to the shops and most attractions. Our room... 

 Hotels in Assisi

Show Prices
Map of Assisi