Assisi, on the way to Florence, is a very old town and home to St. Francis, founder of the Fransican order of priests. Much of the town dates back to medieval times.
Brother Michael gave us a very interesting class on the life of St. Francis and the building of the three churches, one on top of the other. The first one built was the middle one, on top of the grave of St. Francis. Then the crypt chapel was built by excavating under the church and around the grave of the Saint. Finally, the large basilica was built above the other two churches. A few years ago, an earthquake in the area damaged many of the frescoes in the basilica.
Some of the quaint architecture in the town of Assisi.
Have MCSS Flag - Will Photograph. The Madonna group in the main piazza of Assisi. Once again, another perfect weather day. Not a drop of rain fell during our entire trip.
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