Corpus Domini e Infiorate di Assisi
Flower carpets and Eucharistic procession in the land of Saint Francis
About Infiorate del Corpus Domini
A tradition of faith and flowers
The feast of Corpus Domini is one of the most heartfelt religious observances in Assisi (province of Perugia, in Umbria). The solemnity is celebrated with solemn masses and the traditional Eucharistic procession, during which the Most Holy Sacrament passes through the city streets. What makes the day unique are the Infiorate: carpets of petals and flowers that volunteers create along the procession route, drawing sacred images, symbolic motifs, and geometries.
Where the streets bloom
The Infiorate and celebrations involve several locations in the municipal area: the Porta Perlici district in the historic center of Assisi and the hamlet of Santa Maria degli Angeli, with the great Basilica of the Porziuncola. The tradition also involves the nearby communities of Petrignano and Cannara, giving rise to a widespread weekend of devotion and creativity.
Ephemeral art and popular devotion
The Infiorate are an example of ephemeral art: works created to last the duration of a procession, trampled by the passage of the sacred cortege. Behind each composition are hours of nocturnal work by the infioratori (flower carpet makers) groups, who select and arrange petals, leaves, and natural materials. A heritage of popular traditions that renews the community's bond with its faith each year.
Infiorate del Corpus Domini — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Corpus Domini in Assisi is celebrated on Sunday, June 7. In Santa Maria degli Angeli, at the Basilica of the Porziuncola, masses are held throughout the day; the central Mass of the Pastoral Unity is scheduled for 5:00 PM, followed by the traditional Eucharistic procession with the flower carpets.
The infiorate and celebrations also involve the Porta Perlici district in Assisi and the communities of Petrignano and Cannara.
Programme Infiorate del Corpus Domini 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Santa Maria degli Angeli
Holy Masses at the Basilica
- 7:00 AM
- 8:30 AM
- 10:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
- 5:00 PM — Mass of the Pastoral Unity
- 6:00 PM
Eucharistic Procession
At the end of the 5:00 PM Mass, the procession proceeds along the streets of the hamlet: Piazza della Basilica, Piazza Garibaldi, Via B. Micarelli, Via Risorgimento, Via G. Verdi, Via Becchetti, Via Patrono d'Italia, Via De Gasperi, Piazza Martin Luther King, Via Los Angeles, and returns to the Basilica's parvis, where it concludes with the Eucharistic blessing.
Infiorate also in the Porta Perlici district in Assisi and in the communities of Petrignano and Cannara.
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How to get there
Santa Maria degli Angeli, where the Basilica of the Porziuncola stands, is the hamlet of Assisi closest to the train station (Assisi-Santa Maria degli Angeli) and the junctions of the SS75. The historic center of Assisi can be reached by shuttle bus or by car (paid parking at the city gates).
Tips
The Infiorate can best be admired in the morning, before the afternoon procession passes. It is advisable to inquire about the exact routes at the parishes and the tourist office.
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Where does it take place — Infiorate del Corpus Domini
Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e centro storico di Assisi
Piazza della Basilica, 06088 Assisi