In central Italy, is the medieval village of Assisi, in the province of Perugia, between Perugia and Foligno. In the past, Assisi was dominated by the Romans after the battle of bilge until his fall in the year 545, when the city was destroyed by astrogodo Totila.

The main attractions of this village, apart from its monumental buildings, is the festival, the festival Calendimaggio, marking the return of spring during the first week of May.

During this event, the city is strikingly divided into two parts, one is the noblest part, which belonged to the family and Fiumi the bottom, which was owned by the family Nepis. This information is not the random comment, but because this is what gives life to the festival, this drama is between families which gives meaning and substance to the festival, during which they recreated the old rivalries and also organize activities Medieval.

Italians love their history, their deepest essence, which is stored in the middle of the medieval castles or strong. The festival, formerly Pagan, today is celebrated in the most important church of the Catholic Church, the St. Francis of Assisi.

Inside the basilica of San Francisco, is a crypt keeper and the inert body of the saint. All who come to visit this church, go to visit the crypt, which reminds this incredible man son of a wealthy merchant, who devoted her life to prayer and almsgiving, and founded a Franciscan movement that transcended his work.

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