Day Fourteen - Assisi & Umbria: | |
On the way to Orvieto, we visited the hill town of Assisi and its impressive Basilica of Saint Francesco (Saint Francis). Assisi is a beautiful hillside walled city with a vast variety of historical artifacts.
Saint Francis of Assisi basically revolted against the decadent norm of the time by shedding all his worldly possesions
(and his clothes) to expound the virtues of living a simple life.
The order of the Fanciscan Monks is modeled after Saint Francis. For more about Assisi and the Basilica of Saint Francesco, go to
Sacred Sites - Assisi Another great site with lots of good photos is The City of Assisi. |
Heading to Assisi
Heading to Assisi
Vintage Fiat in the Old Town Near the Foot of Assisi
This Fiat's in Very Nice Shape
Church of Santa Maria Degli Angeli
Church of Santa Maria Degli Angeli
Close-Up of Mary
Church of Santa Maria Degli Angeli
Doves at Santa Maria Degli Angeli
They're always here.
They just seem to know.
They're always here.
They just seem to know.
Close-Up of the Doves - Yep, They're Real
Statue of Saint Francis of Assisi
Manger Scene
Assisi at a Distance
Basilica of Santa Francesco (Saint Francis of Assisi)
Basilica di Santa Chiara - Assisi
Aerial View of Assisi
Puerto Nuevo
Assisi
Assisi
San Coletta
San Coletta
View From Assisi
Fortress Rocca Maggiore (Top of the Hill)
Another View of the Fortress Rocca Maggiore
One of the Entrances Built By the Romans - Part of the Old Wall
Assisi
Nice Archway to a Side Street
Amazing How Fast They Focus When the Subject is Food
Trekking Through Assisi
Temple of Minerva
Temple of Minerva
Huddling at the Piazza il Comune
Mike'd Feet Take a Break
Siggy Checking out Pastries
Debbie Shopping in Assisi
Entrance for the Palace of the Captain of the People
Church of Saint Maria Sopra Minerva
Church of Saint Maria Sopra Minerva
Roman Artifacts in the Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Assisi
Assisi
Assisi
Another Nice Archway to a Side Street
Assisi
Debbie & Pam Trying to Keep us "Focused"
Basilica of Saint Francesco
Basilica of Saint Francesco
Basilica of Saint Francesco
Basilica of Saint Francesco
Met Some New Friends While Leaving Assisi
Writing Us a Gift
Day Fourteen - Orvieto: | |
We next headed through the Umbrian countryside to Orvieto.
The ultimate destination was the farm Agriturismo La Rocca (Agricultural Tourist Hotel of the Rock?).
La Rocca, or "The Rock", is a natural rock point overlooking the wineries and the town of Orvieto. We ended our day at the Agriturismo, where we'd stay at the farm amid olive groves and fields of grapes. Check out the Farm at
Agriturismo La Rocca |
Heading for Orvieto
Heading for Orvieto
Our First View of Orvieto From the Bus
Our First View From the Farm at Agriturismo La Rocca
Agriturismo La Rocca
Juan & Bilabong - The Agritourismo Dog
Kicking Back on the Farm
Kicking Back on the Farm
Kicking Back on the Farm
The Restaurant at the Farm Had a Great View
Sunset Over the Vineyards
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