Dear Commons Community,

We spent two days in Assisi in the Umbria hill country. The entire area of Assisi is breathtaking and the vistas are magnificent.  Assisi is the birthplace of Francis who is among the most-beloved saints in Roman Catholicism.  In addition to Francis, there are two cathedrals in Assisi that honor St. Clair and St. Rufino. The Basilica of San Francesco is impressive to say the least and is famous for its collection of Giotto frescoes which adorn the entire Upper Church.  The Lower Church has an altar that contains the burial crypt of Francis.  During our visit, a continuous line of worshipers could be seen kneeling and praying at this altar. 

A wonderful two days that were filled with beauty and spirituality.

Tony

View from our hotel (Hotel Umbra)

Basilica of San Francesco

Giotto Frescoes in the Upper Church

Altar and Crypt of Francis of Assisi in Lower Church

Basilica of San Francesco (with Elaine in the Lower Right Corner)