Yes! Thanks, KT. My mouth is watering just thinking about it...ahhhh

Another vote for Assisi! Maybe touristy - but as they always say - with a very good reason. The churches are unbelievable; the art in the Basilica/s so touching and beautiful; nice places to eat; easy to stroll through town and buy something from the alimentari; the sound of church bells echoeing against the stone walls... I am longing

We usually stay in Assisi and day trip to Florence - taking the very early 6h00 (or something close) train to have a nice day in Florence. As another poster advised - have a look at trenitalia's schedule. Frequent buses take you from the train station to Piazza Matteoti ... then you just walk down the narrow street, and very soon the Cathedral of San Rufino will be on your left hand...

Another vote for Assisi - even though I've already "voted"

What struck me about Assisi, aside from its sheer beauty, was a sense of incredulity about the town's, and particularly the church's, history. Not only does the basilica celebrate Saint Frances, a man to be revered for his sense of love and compassion for animals (and all of creation) as well as his fellow man (and I'm not a Catholic and not even very religious), it is a a celebration of Saint Frances by Giotto - this artist was the harbinger of the Renaissance. The basilica in Assisi, for me, was one of THE unique spots in Italy - a confluence of religion (in its best sense), art, history, and beauty.

I'm done.

KC