A storm cloud over part of the town created an interesting play of light, furious dark clouds and a rainbow
[Assisi - Umbria - Italy]

Along the left side of the church is the tall cylindrical bell-tower (post 9th century)
[Sant Apollinare in Classe - Ravenna - Italy]

Altar in Sant Apollinare
Besides its architectural structure, it is renowned for its mosaics and marble sarcophagi of former archbishops along the side naves [Sant Apollinare in Classe - Ravenna - Italy]

Altar in Sant Apollinare
The Basilica was consecrated in 549 by the Archbishop Maximian and was dedicated to Sant'Apollinare, the first Bishop of Ravenna [Sant Apollinare in Classe - Ravenna - Italy]

As Assisi reconstructs, cranes mark the skyline of the city
[Assisi - Umbria - Italy]

Assisi is a charming base from which to explore the Umbrian region
[Assisi - Umbria - Italy]

Assisi town
[Assisi - Umbria - Italy]

Basilica di Santa Chiara is the burial place of St. Clare who was the founder of the Poor Clares (an order of nuns)
[Assisi - Umbria - Italy]

Basilica of St Francis, Assisi
[Assisi - Umbria - Italy]

Basilica of St Francis, Assisi
[Assisi - Umbria - Italy]

Before this the sisters of St Clare were based at San Damiano
Before this the sisters of St Clare were based at San Damiano [Assisi - Umbria - Italy]

Building of the Basilica of St Francis commenced two years after the death of St. Francis
[Assisi - Umbria - Italy]

Cafe on the Piazza del Comune
Cafe on the Piazza del Comune [Assisi - Umbria - Italy]

Construction of the church and adjacent convent of St Clare began in 1257, three years after the saint's death
Construction of the church and adjacent convent of St Clare began in 1257, three years after the saint's death and a year after she was canonised [Assisi - Umbria - Italy]

Entirely built in white and rose stone of Mount Subasio, its look is characterised by narrow, steep and winding alleys
[Assisi - Umbria - Italy]