Here we are headed to Assisi on our Insight "Best of Italy" Bus Tour.
We arrive in Assisi and check into our hotel. Giotto is a name we will hear again concerning the history of Assisi.
A pic from the bus as we approached the Umbrian medieval town of Assisi.
Assisi is a medieval town in the beautiful Umbrian region of Italy. It is the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi. Think about Assisi and when St. Francis lived. Read about his life
here.
Via google images
Via Google images. Basilica of St Francis.
The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi was completed in 1253.
Via google images of interior of Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. We were not allowed to make pics of the interior. I procured this from Google. The frescos of artist Giotto are astonishing. You can google frescos of Giotto and see many of the amazing images. The atmosphere of the basilica was respectful and reverent.
Cross bow competition in medieval costumes.
Shops in the town of Assisi.
Boor meat is popular in the area.
We were in Assisi right before the Pope's visit.
The walled town of Spello near Assisi. Entrance would be closed at night.
We were given an opportunity to visit Spello , a medieval roman town near Assisi. I was blown away by the age of this ancient town.
Ancient Roman road.
Ancient roman pipe.
A
Roman well.
Ancient door.
Typical italian men in conversation.
Current residents out for a day in the park.
Can you grasp the age of these streets? Also the incline of walking to the top of the town was challenging.
In ancient times the walled city gate was closed at night but a water source was available outside the gate for travelers. The water spiquot is still in operation today.
I hope you have been impressed by the beauty of Umbria, the significance of the life and work of St. Francis and the age and amazing structures that still remain in Assisi and Spello. Next stop, Sorrento and Capri.
Previous posts of Italy may be viewed here:
Rome.....the eternal city
Venice and the Magic of Serenissima.
Joining
Oh, the PLACES, I have been,
Wow Us Wednesday's, and Open House
Party Thursday .
