We arrived in Assisi on All Saints Day...who knew? A very crowded medieval city. San Francesco (St.Francis) and Santa Chiara (St. Clare) are my 2 favorite saints. Clare was the founder of the Poor Clares and has a cathedral. Francis founded the Franciscan order of monks, and he got a Basilica. The difference is a Basilica is affiliated with the Pope in Rome. I got very claustrophobic on our tour. I saw both of their tombs and said a few prayers for our country and my friends and family.Read more
November 2, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
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