Piazza del Comune and the Temple of Minerva
On Gingerguide's self-guided Assisi & Umbria audio tour, Piazza del Comune and the Temple of Minerva is a stop worth about ~30 min. Stand in front of it, press play for a short narrated story, and put any follow-up question to the built-in AI guide.
- Type square
- Suggested visit ~30 min
- Assisi & Umbria Assisi & Umbria guide
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About Piazza del Comune and the Temple of Minerva
Piazza del Comune, the main square of Assisi on the site of the Roman forum, with the columned front of the Roman Temple of Minerva, a medieval tower and the town hall.
The square lies on the Roman forum of Asisium. The temple was built in the first century BC; only its front of six Corinthian columns survives. It is traditionally called the Temple of Minerva, but its true dedication is uncertain. Since 1539 it has been a church.
The square is free and open at all times. The church in the temple is usually open daily with a midday break. Dress modestly inside. On feast days and festivals the square can be crowded.
Did you know? The Roman temple on Piazza del Comune in Assisi is traditionally called the Temple of Minerva, but a stone dedicated to Hercules has been found there, and its dedication is uncertain.
How much time do you need at Piazza del Comune and the Temple of Minerva?
Around ~30 min works well for Piazza del Comune and the Temple of Minerva — time to look properly and listen to its story on the spot. Linger if you like; nothing on a self-guided walk is on a clock.
Should you stop at Piazza del Comune and the Temple of Minerva?
Yes — Piazza del Comune and the Temple of Minerva made the cut as one of 13 places the Gingerguide team researched and narrated across Assisi & Umbria. The story tells you why it is worth the stop, and the AI guide fills in anything you still wonder.
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