Siena and Assisi: Italys Grand Hill Towns
In redbricked Siena, we tour the town s innovative medieval hospital, lavish cathedral, and a bakery that makes panforte (like fruitcake, only delicious). Exploring the Chianti region, we sip Brunello di Montalcino with its makers. Spending the night at a farmhouse, we meet the family and its sheep, learn of the Slow Food movement, and enjoy a homegrown dinner. In Assisi, we follow the footsteps of St. Francis, from his humble chapel to the Giottofrescoed basilica that holds his tomb. 2002 Rick Steve
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