So much of the beautiful Italian art is in the churches so have been visiting them on a regular basis for the first time in years.
This lovely little church is in Assisi. Isn't it just the kind of place to encourage meditation and prayer. No gilded pictures, no pious eyes cast upwards, no painted statues. Just a simple, quiet, very old building.
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The confessional
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Another very famous church in Assisi is, of course, that of St Francis. Although very large it is very accessible and free to roam around looking at the wonderful frescoes attributed to Giotto. On the lower lever there is also the tomb of St Francis himself.
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The steps up to the church
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The nave and frescoes.
One of the largest churches is to be found in Orvieto, home of the popes during the middle ages. It is enormous.
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Orvieto Cathedral
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