ASSISI - ITALY - PILGRIMAGE PLACE

Assisi the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the religious order in1208 and St. Clare, the founder of the Poor Sisters which became the Order of Poor Clares after her death. Saint Gabriel Of Our Lady of Sorrows of the 19th century was also born in Assisi. Churches include the Basilica of San Francesco of Assisi (pictured on the far left), Santa Maria Maggiore, The Cathedral of San Rufino, Basilica of Santa Chiara, Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, Chiesa Nuova, Santo Stefano and Eremo delle Carceri a small monastery with church at a canyon. In Assisi we will hear Dr. Dyer speak in the Abby of St. Pietro – a Benedictine Monastery built in the 13th century and established in the heart of Assisi. From the Basilica we go to a masterpiece called the Porzuincola (pictured above) which is a structure built around the little church that became the home of St. Francis.

Spello,"Jewel of Umbria" (pictured right) is a medieval Roman settlement in the countryside. Located 10 minutes from Assisi it's a gateway for culinary adventures, wine, olive oil tasting, truffle and porcini mushrooms. Spello is known for its frescoes by Pinturicchio depicting scenes from the New Testament. With plenty of art galleries in this charming village as well as small churches Spello offers splendid views and warm traditions.

Dr. Wayne Dyer