Ceiling in the Basilica

There are three levels to explore in the Basilica. In the basement is the crypt with the remains of St. Francis. In the middle level (ground level) is the original church. On the upper floor is the later cathedral. I'm not sure if this place qualifies as a "cathedral" but it certainly was bigger and much more decorative than a church.

Day Five (Wednesday)

June 28th 2006
Today's goal was to reach Rome. We were up early once again and again the breakfast sucked. No wonder I'm eating these big lunches everyday. We would be spending the next two nights just outside Rome at the ATA Domina Hotel. On the way to Rome we opted for a side excursion to visit Assisi. This is one of the prettiest abbeys in Europe. It takes up ... read more

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more

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