The delegation of the Foundation Metropoli Bisanzio was welcomed by the mayor of the city of Assisi. The Mayor Mr. Claudio Ricci has confirmed the interest of the city to join the Association of Cities Heirs of Byzantium ACEB.

Assisi has national and international importance in the context of cultural and religious tourism. During the last year, the city has received about 6 million tourists. On October 4, 2013 Assisi was visited by the Pope.

The mayor of the city of Assisi proposed to hold the meeting of the cities of Italy in December in Assisi, and also to host a photo exhibition of Cities of Russia Heirs of Byzantium.