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A wonderful place, very unusual and full of stories and the past. My friend was able to tell me a lot about it and I am completely enchanted. Time and again I discover fantastic places in Assisi. I'm still totally excited. It's true, I've met my fate!
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Date of experience: August 2020
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This vault area was originally a passageway that led to the city brothels. In 1453, a back wall was installed and transformed the passageway into a vault. The vault was painted, on the orders of Marcello Tuto, with humorous and bizarre frescoes. The Papal coat of arms belongs to Pope Paul IV. Volta Pinta is located under the Palazzo del Governatore.…
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Date of experience: March 2019
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It is a richly frescoed barrel vault. Unfortunately the name of the artist is not known. The painting was performed in 1556. The frescoes represent mythological scenes, stories and even erotic allegories. It is part of the Palazzo dei Priori. The ground floor of the palace is pierced by what was originally a thoroughfare that led to the city brothels. A back wall was built in 1453 for decency, forming an enclosed vaulted space.…
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Date of experience: April 2019
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Simple food and nice ambience. This was just a couple of doors from our hotel and recommended. I think a lot of locals were there. The price was right, the house wine good and the dishes authentic. Enjoy
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Date of experience: May 2018
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This vault is located on Piazza del Comune and is covered in 16th century fresco’s, of grotesque figures, legends and myths. In the center of the vault is a sculpture of 2 olive trees with human figures kissing. On the ceiling is the crest of Pope Paul IV. Worth stopping to gaze at the frescos and photo op.…
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Date of experience: March 2018
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