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)

As Assisi reconstructs, cranes mark the skyline of the city

Assisi

Assisi

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

Basilica of St Francis, Assisi

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

Cafe on the Piazza del Comune

Castel San Angelo, Rome

Cellini's pillars, St Peter's Square, Rome

Cellini's pillars, St Peter's Square, Rome