Introducing Assisi
The spiritual capital of Umbria is Assisi, a town more tied to its most famous son than anywhere else on earth. St Francis of Assisi was born here in 1182 and preached his message throughout Umbria until his death in 1226.
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To visit Assisi now is to see it almost as Francis himself saw it. Except, of course, for the millions of pilgrims and tourists now attempting to share in the same tranquillity as you.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Honeymoon in Prague, Rome & Sicily
by Mariapb 22 May 2012
Hi Ruth, thanks for the info. I already purchased my tickets into Rome and out of Rome back to the States...I would incur in penalties…
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RE: mother's day tomorrow
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Red roses (Interflora) + a paid long week-end by the end of May to Assisi and Perugia.
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