Day 15 & 16
Orvieto and Umbria
Our trip from Siena to Orvieto in Umbria detoured to Assisi, to visit the birthplace of St. Francis, and ended at a lovely wine resort with views of the Umbrian countryside. A day trip to the hill town of Orvieto had art appreciation in the cathedral followed by a walk around town, a visit to the Etruscan museum, and a tour of the underground tunnel system.
Assisi
Top right: The convent of the Poor Clares, built of the area's signature pink marble.
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Above: The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
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Right: Coming down from the Basilica, we came across a beautiful mural.
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Bottom right: The small church where St. Francis originally prayed.
Orvieto
Above: The Signorelli frescos in the chapel of the Duomo in Orvieto.
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Right: The mismatched facade of Orvieto's cathedral.
Above: Remnants of the Etruscans, the original inhabitants of the town.
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Left: Ancient olive oil mills in Orvieto's underground.
With views like the one from our resort (right), it's no wonder the group didn't want to leave!
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