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Summary Assisi and the Basilica of Saint Francis Saint Francis Woodlands Park In the Footsteps of Saint Francis La Verna Le Celle di Cortona Franciscan Convent Greccio: The First Christmas Crib La Foresta and the Sacred Valley Basilica of Saint John Lateran Gubbio: Saint Francis and the Wolf Isola Maggiore, Lake Trasimeno Where to See…
Summary Assisi Location Where to Stay in Assisi Top Tourist Sights and Attractions in Assisi Saint Francis Sites Near Assisi Shopping in Assisi Assisi Transportation Assisi is a medieval hill town situated in central Italy’s Umbria region, renowned as the birthplace of Saint Francis. With thousands visiting annually, the Saint Francis Basilica is one of…
Summary Saint Francis and Franciscan Sites in Italy Explore Italy’s Adriatic Coast How to Travel from Rome to the Cinque Terre Saint Francis and Franciscan Sites in Italy Grand Canal in Venice, Italy Italy is filled with historically significant locations that celebrate the life of Saint Francis. Visitors looking to explore these sites can immerse…
Discover Assisi: A Gem in Italy Background: St. Francis of Assisi Basilica de San Francesco Upper Church of the Basilica de San Francesco Overview of the Hills Town of Assisi Assisi is a superb hill town in the beautiful region of Umbria in Italy. To visitors, medieval “hill towns” are like storybook towns that time…
Pope Francis: His Life, Legacy, and Impact Pope Francis was elected in 2013 after Benedict XVI retired. He is the first Latin American pope in history and the first from the Americas. Before he was pope, he was Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the archbishop of Buenos Aires. He chose the name Francis to honor St….