"Welcome to Mona Lisa's Backyard" Assisi by Sue08080

Assisi Travel Guide: 212 reviews and 629 photos

Here in Assisi, the home of St Francis, the scene is picture postcard perfect. Starting with the imposing Bascilica di San Francesco, the streets twist and turn up and down the hillside. Cascades of flowers and the smell of flowers fill the air, a feast for the senses.

Assisi is filled with pilgrims celebrating the life of St. Francis and their spirit permeates the town.

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  • RickinDutch's Profile Photo
    Jul 14, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Birthday greetings from Alaska!

  • icunme's Profile Photo
    Jul 13, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    Since you loved Assisi, I'm sure you would enjoy the Sacred Valley of Rieti also - it is much less commercial - indeed, the steps of St Francis. Hope you come! Ciao, Carol

  • sourbugger's Profile Photo
    Nov 12, 2007 at 8:08 PM

    this little page caught my eye

  • TheWanderingCamel's Profile Photo
    Oct 26, 2007 at 7:46 AM

    You certainly picked the perfect hotel for your stay in Assissi - what a great location. Isn't the Basilica something? I'l always remember the incredible atmosphere in the crypt and the awe I felt standing in front of the saint's tomb. leyle

  • VeronicaG's Profile Photo
    Sep 1, 2007 at 6:29 AM

    Assisi must have been absolutely beautiful! I loved the vista from the restaurant's terrace...and the snaky little streets.

  • Nemorino's Profile Photo
    Sep 19, 2006 at 2:52 PM

    I can see why you, Jimmy Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, and Charlie Chaplin all felt right at home in Assisi.

  • Ekaterinburg's Profile Photo
    Aug 16, 2006 at 6:31 AM

    Sue, Iwould love to see those Giotto frescoes. Yes, I can see also why St Francis would have loved it.

  • aussiedoug's Profile Photo
    Jul 16, 2006 at 4:35 AM

    Have wanted to visit here since learning about St Francis in Primary (Elementary) School. Have really enjoyed visiting with you; wonderful intro, beautiful pics & nicely written tips. Grazie mille e ciao.

  • Kuznetsov_Sergey's Profile Photo
    Jul 12, 2006 at 8:11 AM

    I'm glad you, Susan, succeded in scanning your photos and made very intersting Italian pages! Thanks. My Italian tips and pics are waiting its turn since 1996!

  • magor65's Profile Photo
    Jul 11, 2006 at 11:45 AM

    Great pictures of Assisi; yes, the views there are breathtaking. Good start - looking forward to more ...

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