A Medieval Pilgrimage in Modern Assisi

A Medieval Pilgrimage in Modern Assisi

When you go to the hilltop town of Assisi, you’re immediately struck by how medieval it is: narrow alleys, steep streets, stone arches, ancient temples transformed into Christian churches, and everywhere unexpected views of the beautifully preserved Vale of Spoleto, the peaceful agricultural valley full of olives and grapes. But the next thing you notice is how much this town has been ensconced in what Walker Percy, in his essay “The Loss of the…