Assisi is a city in the Umbria region of italy (just east of Tuscany). Assisi was first settled around 1000 BC.
The real significance of Assisi came in 1181 when Saint Francis of Assisi was born. While born into nobility, after fighting as a soldier against Perugia, he began to renounce his wealth and live as a beggar. He would go onto found the "Order of Friars Minor" later called the Franciscan Order. He was later ordained a saint for his work and became one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity.
Assisi now boasts multiple cathedrals to him and his followers. The biggest being Basilica di San Francesco, but others include Santa Chiara and Cathedral of San Rufino. Santa Chiara is dedicated to Saint Clare who was a disciple of Francis, but also founded the woman's Order of Poor Clare's. Like Francis, she was born into nobility, but renounced her wealth and choose poverty.
Both Francis and Clare are entombed in their respective churches. Emily and David were able to see both crypts, which were beautiful, but photography was not allowed.Read more
Travelerincredible pictures. The Franciscan order is very strong in the US. many leading physicians subscribe to this way of life . thank you for sharing.
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ItalyUmbriaAssisiValecchie43°4’24” N 12°36’24” E
Traveler incredible pictures. The Franciscan order is very strong in the US. many leading physicians subscribe to this way of life . thank you for sharing.