The History of Man and his Signs
Since ancient times, the slopes of Subasio have been inhabited by man.
Assisi and Spello are the two most significant settlements: they have
documented Roman origins, but several traces of more ancient
populations (Umbri). Therefore, in the territory of Mt. Subasio
history, nature, and culture merge. As a matter of fact, Monte Subasio Park is not only characterized by a great naturalistic heritage, but also by
an extraordinary human heritage very rich in ancient traditions,
natural beauties, artistic-architectural, as well as spiritual and
religious values. In it, nature well combines with the millenary human
presence that has left several evidences.
St. Francis gave this area
a perennial fame all over the world, which combines with the fame of
the matchless artistic treasures enriching the churches of Assisi, the
charm of its streets and squares, the panoramas over the plain, the
Holy Monastery and Basilica, Eremo delle Carceri set among ilex trees
and oaks, and the ancient S. Damiano Monastery.
