tours
Assisi, Cortona
The town of Cortona is situated on a hill-side overlooking the Val di Chiana from where you can also see the lake Trasimeno. You can admire the town's ancient origins by visiting the Etruscan tombs and remains of the Roman roads. There are numerous historic buildings including the Town Hall, the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo and the the Bishop's Palace. The famous Etruscan Museum preserves ornaments and jewelry found in tombs. Religion has also played an important role in the history of the town of Cortona: St. Francis of Assisi had stayed there several times with Brother Elijah who, in 1247, built a church dedicated to the saint. You can also explore the castle which is accessed only by foot along a narrow road that climbs the steep slope to the top of the hill.
Further south you come to the town of Assisi.
Assisi is a small town located in Umbria known as the birthplace of St. Francis, patron saint of Italy and founder of the Franciscan order. Despite being a predominantly religious site, it is worth visiting for the many artistic treasures and its Roman ruins. Assisi's main attraction is the Basilica of St. Francis of the thirteenth century. It contains the sacred relics of Francis and a beautiful series of frescoes depicting his life.







