Some random sights of Assisi

as we made our way 

back to the bus

More flags of the region
Town Hall

Another empty alleyway

More of Assisi and it's surrounding lands

Large public fountain

If you ever have the chance to make your way to the Umbria Region to 

visit the Basilica,

 remember to wash before entering 

 

Forgive me, for I have sinned!

What I don't understand is if the faithful 

is to keep their heads bowed...

then why paint such glorious

ceilings in the first

place?

Working our way up to the second chapel

This is the monks courtyard

Monastery is closed to outsiders, for obvious reasons

This is considered one of the most important sites for

a Christian pilgrimage in Italy. Outside of Vatican City of course  

The basilica consists on two churches.

Upper and lower plus a crypt

The frescoes on the walls and ceiling were done mainly by the Lorenzetti brothers Cimabue and Ciotto

& Simone Martini in the 14th century

No pictures allowed! 

Next we head to Assisi

Known to be the birthplace of St. Francis  (1181 - 1226)

&

The Basilica of St. Francis

Built in  1253

World Heritage Site