Noi amiamo l'Italia!: Assisi

As we get ready to travel to Italy in July, we will be sharing something about the country every Thursday in our "Noi amiamo l'Italia" or "We love Italy" posts. This week, some background on Assisi, the city we will be performing in for ClarinetFest 2013.

Assisi is most famous for St. Francis of Assisi, who was born there. Its most famous landmark is the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, which began construction in 1228, just after the canonization of St. Francis. The church has frescoes from Cimabue, Giotto, and Cavallini. A small town of just 3000 people, Assisi is a spiritual pilgrimage for many who come to honor the founder of the Franciscan order.


Fast Facts
Region: Umbria
Province: Perugia
Landscape: Sweet, green hills
Best Way to Get Around: On foot
To Eat: Truffles