Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Rocca Maggiore: An Unforgettable View of Assisi

Most people who visit the town of Assisi, Italy, are on a pilgrimage to the basilica and tomb of St. Francis, pictured above.  While both places are well worth seeing — particularly the Giotto frescoes in the basilica — my favorite part of Assisi was climbing to Rocca Maggiore. Rocca Maggiore, a medieval fort built [...]