Assisi and Italian Country Charm

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2016 | In the Italian countryside, we'll connect with rustic, traditional culture: enjoying an agriturismo (farmhouse inn), seeing how prosciutto and pecorino cheese are made, and hiking to the bottom of deep and ancient wine cellars. We'll end in Assisi — the hometown of St. Francis — which retains its spiritual aura to this day. Like pilgrims, we'll explore its stony center before trekking to its awe-inspiring basilica, built on the tomb of the beloved saint. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #assisi

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[KarlMartell]

Simply the most beautiful country on the planet: warm sea, richest old culture, amazing cuisine, Alps mountains, nice language.

[aliciaandsassatravels]

St. Francis of Asisi is one of the most beloved saints who I admire very much.

[gaboltl]

It just blows my mind that people usually go to Italy and visit Rome, Milan and Florence which are indeed nice places but, there's so much more about Italy than its larger cities, small villages have always dragged my attention.

[abdurahim]

Italy is the heart of Europe. I visited Italy 5 times. I still discover many amazing places.

[splashenful]

I visited Italy back in the early 90s, & I fell in love with Assisi. One can actually feel the presence of St Francis (& even St. Clare, for that matter) there.

[dondominic]

Italy, Its beautiful with good people who keep their traditions alive.
The Italian wine is one of a kind.
Pray for us Saint Francis of Assisi.

[CommentTaire]

Spring of 2023 will be my sixth trip to Italy. Been ALL ROUND and never made it to its heart. This is the time, driving (slowly) from Napoli to Bellagio through the center or it all.

[dimitrioskarastamatis]

I`ve been to Tuscany 3 times and there isn`t any better human beings and beauty on earth. They respect everything. At the time my ex girlfriend owned a beautiful old rustic house in the mountains in Tuscany. We made lot`s of friends and they were AMAZING PEOPLE. We always went out with them. Some were Communist, Libertarian, Capitalist, Socialist and could sit together and talk politics with respect and love for each other . We drank and loved together and realized this is the human race at it ultimate best. IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL, I wish was I born there instead of here, especially right now. The Italian people have given me hope that human`s, especially Americans SHOULD LEARN FROM.

[nata]

as an exchange student in Italy I was lucky enough to not only travel, but stay with Italian families...and my poppi's best friend would visit often bringing new bread, new cheeses, new wines etc for me to try. Best Year Ever.

[mr.davidk]

I am not Italian but I just love Italia, so beautiful country! Greetings from Slovenia :)

[TheVaughan]

There is no country in the World quite like Italy - for architectural enthusiasts it's incomparable!

[watermunteconomie]

I can see the Roman legions crossing the hills, Italy is a beautiful country!

[francescos]

Thanks Assisi in one of the most beatiful place in Italy.

[aneeshaero]

You are a very blessed man, Rick. Having the golden opportunity to travel around the world and enjoy all these beautiful places, you are a legend.

[MetaMM]

A bit poignant but I'm watching your video as to evoke again all the treasured memories of my generous loving Italian late husband who took me all around his country just so I could enjoy every flavour of what it could offer and what he wanted me to experience. Married and travelled all over the world as well as living in some other countries, I now have moved back to my mother country, Indonesia. But what a life I've lived w him in this country until I lost him 4 years ago. Only 5 months now that I have left this country for good but happy and grateful to have been to all these marvellous places w its traditions and life styles having lived in Milan as our home base all throughout. I thank God every day that Italy has been a big and long chapter of my life, something that came unexpectedly, and beyond imaginations. Thank you for your lovely videos.

[pololo]

My kind of place for when I retire. Tranquility, beauty, good food, hospitality, spiritual.

[CeeVee]

Every time I go to Italy, I discover something new. It is my fervent wish to travel around this beautiful country, discover all their hidden treasures and enjoy their culture every year for at least a week. I am a working single Mom. I cannot afford to go on vacations on longer period. It would be nice to stay there for 6 months.

[mpokameame]

I've been to Assisi last week because of Rick Steve! I Love Italy so much!

[tonymack]

I am going to come as Rick Steves' II .. what a wonderful way to spend life.

[AbhinavSingh]

I have seen so many travel shows on TV as well as internet..nothing comes close to the simple and beautiful craft of travel storytelling as Rick's. Wish him and his team very best.