Assisi (photo diary), Asiz (fotografski dnevnik)




Assisi was the last city that I had visited on my recent trip to Italy. It is such  a beautiful city and so rich in history. The  location of the city is wonderful, it is surrounded by nature. Simply said,  I was truly amazed by Assisi. I hope to return there some day. There was one special black cat that stole my heart. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take him with me as it would be impossible to get him trough customs.

Some basic info from wikipedia: "Assisi (Italian pronunciation: [asˈsiːzi], from the Latin: Asisium) is a town and comune of Italy in the province of Perugia in the Umbriaregion, on the western flank of Monte Subasio.
It was the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order in the town in 1208, and St. Clare (Chiara d'Offreducci), the founder of the Poor Sisters, which later became the Order of Poor Clares after her death. The 19th-century Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows was also born in Assisi."

Mene je Asiz oduševio u svakom pogledu. Gradić je jednostavno prekrasan, jedan od onih doista posebnih mjesta koja su jednako blagoslovljena savršenom okolicom i prirodom koliko i samom svojom ljepotom. Čak mi je jedan crni mačak oteo srce, ali nažalost nisam ga smjela ponijeti sa sobom jer ne bi prošao carinu.


Podaci sa Wikipedije: "Assisi, hrvatski također i Asiz (latinski: Asisium), je grad u talijanskoj pokrajini Perugi, u regiji Umbria. Smješten je na manjoj planini Asi (po kojoj je dobio ime) koja se nalazi na zapadnoj strani planine Monte Subasio, na pola puta između gradova Perugia i Foligno, oko 66 km sjeverno od Rima.Grad je najpoznatiji kao rodno mjesto sv. Franje koji je u gradu osnovaofranjevački red 1208. godine, sv. Klare (Chiara d'Offreducci), osnivačicereda Klarisa, te Gabriela od tužne Gospe iz 19. stoljeća."

Comments

  1. Dressed With Soul2 April 2013 at 13:07

    Dear Ivana, not only Assisi is beautiful - you, too! And I just showed my son the nice black cat which you met. Seems you had an really interesting trip through Italy, many thanks for sharing it, dear friend!

    Have a great week xxx Rena

    www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de

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  2. Ely2 April 2013 at 13:15

    I love Assisi. Every year I visit San Francesco's tomb. He's the best for me, I love him so much..! My friend, you're always beautiful and that black cat is so sweet! Thanks for sharing.. I miss so much Assisi.. <3 Love!

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  3. Ivana2 April 2013 at 13:22

    Assisi je divan... bila sam davno,u trećem srednje na putu za Rim i sjećam se koliko me oduševio. Divne slike... baš bih ga voljela ponovno posjetiti. Ti si divna kao i obično, a maca šećer!:)

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  4. Denisa2 April 2013 at 13:25

    I have never been there. You have always perfect trips and so interesting. I like it. Have a great day.

    http://www.fashiondenis.com/

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  5. Unknown3 April 2013 at 01:35

    Divan gradić, baš mi se sad putuje nekamo :)

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  6. Ivana Split3 April 2013 at 01:49

    thank you, I've been following you too for some time now

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  7. Selvaggia Capizzi3 April 2013 at 02:10

    Certo che Assisi è davvero splendida! Mi piace il tuo cappotto!
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  8. Unknown3 April 2013 at 03:45

    Bellissimo posto, io ci sono stata tanti anni fa!

    http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/2013/04/random-pics-from-last-weeks.html

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  9. The Dainty Dolls House3 April 2013 at 06:03

    I went here many years ago...it was a lovely little place!! x

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  10. halfwhiteboy4 April 2013 at 05:36

    beautiful place! and yay, you found yourself a kitty :)

    http://halfwhiteboy.blogspot.com/

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  11. Jennifer Behrs15 October 2015 at 03:42

    Hello Ivana,

    nice pics from that city. I love the pics, where you playing with this little cute cat.

    Bye.

    Jennifer

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