Eremo delle Carceri: an Assisi Mountain Retreat
At over 2500 feet above sea level on the wooded slopes of Mount Subasio backdropping Assisi….….the retreat of San Francesco,... View article
At over 2500 feet above sea level on the wooded slopes of Mount Subasio backdropping Assisi….….the retreat of San Francesco,... View article
Esteemed biographer of Assisi’s San Francesco, Paul Sabatier, once wrote, “It seems that St. Francis had a special affection for... View article
During the late 9th to early 10th century, Narni was both a stronghold of, and threatened by, the Saracens –... View article
The Umbrian medieval hill town of Narni hides countless wonders and a visit there should include the discovery of them.... View article
Perched on a rocky outcrop in southern Umbria, Narni captivates many a visitor nowadays. As of 299 B.C., the Romans... View article
In Italy, the patron saints of cities, towns and villages are feted with joy, emotion,grande passione – and splendid celebratory events... View article
In a recent telephone chat with Roberto Nini, we reminisced about our first meeting. In 1997, I had taken the... View article
Yes, there can be “egg hunts” even in Umbria for Easter – but actually, prior to Easter. Finding the eggs... View article
Yes, Christ dashes in Bevagna on Easter Sunday – quite literally. That is, the Cristo risorto (“Risen Christ”), Bevagna’s treasured... View article
I hadn’t missed Assisi’s evocative morning Good Friday procession in years. Until last year, due to COVID restrictions. And, anime’... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)