Assisi 2023

 Assisi, Umbria

Last time we were in Assisi was with our kids back in 1991, 32 years ago. 

We have the opportunity to stay here at our Agritourismo Valle Rosa through the Fri/Sat weekend period, so we decide to do another day trip up to see Assisi again.

View to Spoleto from Breakfast room
of our Agritourismo
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The weather has been beautiful here with highs between 28-31C sunny with overnights pleasantly cool, likely 14-16C because of the mountain elevations we continue to enjoy the Italian breakfast buffet available here, the view out to Spoleto
Most afternoons we have the pool to ourselves
 and the pool in the afternoon when the heat builds. This view is looking back toward Terni. It is so serene.











The drive is beautiful and in 30 mins. we take the turn-off for Assisi and head up. 

Assisi is truly a hilltown, with a castle ruins at the top, the city walled from the early 10th century and it became particularly noteworthy with the canonization of St Francis. He had converted to Christianity/Roman Catholic church  along with St Claire and he became the patron saint for lost causes. The relics that are on display in the Basilica in her name are amazing and authenticated.





Sandra and I enjoyed sitting in the plaza outside of the cathedral to people watch. One activity that caught our eye was an Italian teacher with a group on 30 teen students having a lesson in the plaza.
One of the most ornate
churches on the path to the top.

We later found them further up on the walk to the top of the castle.
The Rocca - of Assisi
We decided to walk all the way to the top ourselves, partially because we had been able to drive within 100 Mt. of the basilica itself, and park, so we had already saved some steps.
A town with many churches
As we walked back down we decided to have lunch at a cafe. The surroundings were absolutely tranquil and the meal very good. 
A view from our table
And the narrow streets decorated with hanging baskets.

It's going to be tough leaving this area for our next visit to the Tuscan countryside.




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Heather said…
Like reading your blogs. Sandra, that’s a cute pic of you with the hat on!
September 9, 2023 at 9:04 AM
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