Potted Flowers on Walls

Streets of Assisi – Part 2

Today we have one last look at Assisi.  These are just some scenes from the street.  I don’t have any real commentary on these other…
Ceiling

Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi

The most prominent church in Assisi is the Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi (Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi).  Located on a high hill, it is…
Along Temple of Minerva

Art in the Streets of Assisi

There are many interesting pieces of art along the streets of Assisi.  Here are some of pieces I saw along the way. This light fixture…
Street Madonna and Child - Closeup

Assisi Street Scenes – Part 1

We entered Assisi through the Porta Nova, one of the gates of this walled city.   Assisi flourished in Roman times as a walled city.  …
Facade of Basilica di Santa Chiara

Basilica di Santa Chiara in Assisi

Our next stop was the Basilica di Santa Chiara (Basilica of Saint Clare).   Facade of Basilica di Santa Chiara     The Basilica di Santa…
Santa Maria degli Angeli

Santa Maria degli Angeli

Our tour this morning started in the valley below Assisi.   Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli (Saint Mary of the Angels) was constructed between 1569…
Shrine to St. Francis

Italy – View from the Hotel

Our hotel wasn’t in the heart of old Assisi, but had a lot of Italian charm.  The views were wonderful and teased us about the…
Santa Maria degli Angeli and Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi

Pilgrimage to Italy – Day 1

We are just back from a wonderful trip to Italy.  We were gone 11 days and visited the cities of Assisi, Florence, Siena, and Rome,…