A storm cloud over part of the town created an interesting play of light, furious dark clouds and a rainbow

Along the left side of the church is the tall cylindrical bell-tower (post 9th century)

Altar in Sant Apollinare

Altar in Sant Apollinare

As Assisi reconstructs, cranes mark the skyline of the city

Assisi is a charming base from which to explore the Umbrian region

Assisi town

Basilica di Santa Chiara is the burial place of St. Clare who was the founder of the Poor Clares (an order of nuns)

Basilica of St Francis, Assisi

Basilica of St Francis, Assisi

Before this the sisters of St Clare were based at San Damiano

Building of the Basilica of St Francis commenced two years after the death of St. Francis

Cafe on the Piazza del Comune

Construction of the church and adjacent convent of St Clare began in 1257, three years after the saint's death

Entirely built in white and rose stone of Mount Subasio, its look is characterised by narrow, steep and winding alleys