During my trip to Italy last year, I spent a couple of days in a town called Assisi, which is located in the Umbria region in central Italy. The town itself is absolutely beautiful and filled with religious history.
I, myself, am not religious, but churches and cathedrals never cease to fascinate me. This basilica was built in honor of St. Francis, who was from Assisi (born and died there). His remains are actually interred in the crypt of the basilica. This place is a very important pilgrimage site in Italy. When I visited, there was a man who crawled up all the steps (you’ll see in the pictures) on his knees!
The architecture of this basilica is a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles, and it is absolutely breathtaking. I came here just as the sun was setting and you really feel a sense of wonder as you gaze out into the hills.
The inside of the basilica is beautiful as well, but I didn’t get a chance to take any photos. I can’t remember if it’s because they didn’t allow photography or if I was just too caught up admiring the paintings on the ceilings. But I hope you enjoyed the pictures I did take. Thanks so much for reading! 🙂 On a side note, I’ll be choosing the winner of the giveaway today and contacting them shortly after. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Gorgeous photos! 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Cathedrals fascinate me too. Guess it must be all the history of love, passion, devotion, art, seeped in the walls. Beautiful shots!
Yes, exactly! That’s a great way of putting it. Thank you! 🙂
Such beautiful photos! I’ve wanted to visit Italy & Germany ever since I took Art History in High School. There’s such rich artwork and architecture.
I know, there definitely is! I hope you get a chance to visit someday 🙂
Thank you!
I’ve always wanted to go to Italy and your pictures are making me dreaming!
It’s such a beautiful country. I hope you get to visit one day 🙂
My boyfriend just went on a business trip to Italy in May for almost three weeks – between that and viewing your photos I have never been more consumed with jealousy! Great shots
Thanks for reading! Wow 3 weeks! That sounds amazing. You should tag along next time! 🙂
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This is amazing, seeing these pictures make me so jealous lol. Italy is just such a beautiful country.
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It is! Have you ever been?
No I haven’t but I would love to go someday.
I hope you get a chance to! 🙂
I hope I do too, it’s such a beautiful country ?
Great pictures
Thank you!
Beautiful photos! This made me want to step on an airplane right away!
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Beautiful pictures!
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Loved your photos! They bring back memories of our trip to Italy 5 years ago!
Thank you! 🙂
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Aw, thank you!! I’ll check it out 🙂
You’re welcome!!
Your photos are beautiful! 🙂
Thank you so much! 🙂
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I love Assisi- very charming.. My favorite in Umbria 🙂 I have recently shifted to Wrodpress from Blogger, hope you like my posts 🙂 Thank u!