Basilica of the Holy Savior in Spoleto Ancient Origins Although not included in the standard tours, the Basilica of the Holy Savior (San Salvatore) is
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Spoleto’s Cathedral
The Cathedral during the Centuries Surely outstanding in Spoleto is the Annunciation Church, that is also the Cathedral. A building so powerful in its beauty
The “Oratory” at Santa Maria dei Bianchi
The Church of the White-clad Brotherhood The Oratory (smaller church) and Church of Santa Maria dei Bianchi, “Holy Mary of the [Brotherhood in] White,” are
Oratory of Saint Bartholomew, Church of Saint Francis
The Church of Saint Francis Near the imposing Fortress in Città della Pieve a Church of Saint Francis exists, now also renamed Shrine of Our
Della Corgna Palace
Della Corgna Palace: The Historical Context Right in front of the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful lordly mansions in Città della Pieve rises, the
The Communal/Church Museum
A Museum inside a Church It is quite unusual to find a church used as a museum. This is however the case with the Museo
The Cathedral of Saints Gervasius and Protasius
A Cathedral in a Small Town On walking in the streets of Città della Pieve, you will be noticing many fine buildings, both public and
Saint Ubaldo’s Basilica – Gubbio
A Brief Biography The personage of young Ubaldo – who was officially declared a saint on March 5, 1192 – cannot be divided from Gubbio
Saint Francis’ Church in Gubbio
Francis, the Man; and Gubbio The story of Gubbio and Francis of Assisi means the discovery of an intense relationship, interwoven with travels, friendship, and
Palace of Consuls
A Giant in the Square The Palace of Consuls (Palazzo dei Consoli), built in the years 1332-49, rises dramatically on the background of Piazza Grande,
The Ducal Palace
At the Court of the Duke of Urbino The Ducal Palace was built by decision of Federico da Montefeltro in a town area called Corte
San Francesco al Prato, San Bernardino (Churches)
Perugia e San Bernardino Telling about the beauty of Saint Francis Square, we cannot but start by mentioning Saint Bernardine of Siena, a friar from
The Museo del Capitolo – Perugia
Discovering the Museo del Capitolo The very special setting of the Museo del Capitolo (Chapter Museum), embedded in the Saint Lawrence “Island” makes it a
The Cathedral of Saint Lawrence – Perugia
A Cathedral to Welcome Them All The current Cathedral of Saint Lawrence replaced an older church, a Romanesque church, that therefore must have been built
The Saint Lawrence “Island” – Perugia
The Perugia “Island” Umbria is the only Region in Central-Southern Italy without a sea coast; so,it may seem bizarre to talk about an island if
The Necropolis at “Crocifisso del Tufo”
When the Etruscans Founded Orvieto: From Sky down to Earth A tour between earth and sky: this is how Orvieto can be visited and discovered
The Albornoz Fortress in Orvieto
From Freedom to Being Dominated During the Middle Ages, Orvieto enjoyed a long period of welfare and independence as a “free Commune” – its rulers
The Cathedral of Orvieto
The History of a Centuries-old Building Site Origins of the Cathedral of Saint Mary’s Assumption The Cathedral is a sign of the presence of God,
The Cathedral of Saint Rufinus in Assisi
San Rufino: il santo e la chiesa Many think that the Basilica of Saint Francis is also the Assisi, cathedral, but it is actually not: Assisi’s
Saint Damian
Saint Damian: Saint Francis’ Building Site In the Assisi plain and among the olive trees of the countryside, there is a place much beloved with