ASSISI Italy

We arrived in  Assisi on the St. Francis Festival Day, which is celebrated October 3-4. Crowds of worshippers were present, which added to our appreciation of the city. St. Francis is the patron saint of Italy.

There is an upper and a lower church.

Upper and lower church at Assisi

Assisi Lower Church

St. Francis of Assisi (San Francesco d'Assisi; Francesco) was born about 1181 and died 3 October 1226. His tomb is below the lower church. He is the founder of the Franciscan Order and he is credited with organizing the first live nativity scene.

Tomb of St Francis

The upper church (Basilica di San Francesco) is known for scenes of St Francis life and biblical scenes. The frescoes are by Giotto and other artists (See Britannica entry).

The people and pageantry add richness to the whole experience.

Along the picturesque pathways of Assisi are shops and restaurants.

Assisi is high above the verdant Umbria countryside in the Province of Perugia, Italy.

This short video gives a sense of the crowds at the festival in 2019. A lot of folks were smiling and laughing--nice to see people having a good time.

Experience the sound of the church bells while viewing the church grounds and countryside in this short video.

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