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An ITALIAN adventure

6/21/2018

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The hubbs and I love a road trip. And we love Italy (our most visited country) so we put the two together.
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
We planned a route from Tuscany all the way down to the Cinque Terre, with a cheeky stop off in Rome on the way back
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
We had never actually been to Tuscany before, But I knew id love it. I imagined it to be a little like Provence (my actual favourite place in the world) and it really was. To be fair, im a fan of the countryside anywhere I go, so it was a sure fire hit. 
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
The first town on our trip was Assisi. Just 2 hours drive from Rome, and it's a great place to start a tour of Tuscany
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
Beautiful wildflowers dotted the countryside, perfectly punctuating the views 
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
For the best view over the town, follow signs to the Rocca Maggiore, the large fortress towering above Assisi. As well as the town itself, there are spectacular views over the surrounding plains, hills and valleys. And these first views were everything I had hoped for. ​Just perfect!
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
Its a town for wandering and exploring. Its narrow and steep lanes are picturesque and conceal plenty of surprises: a hidden restaurant, a faded fresco, a stunning view.
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
Occasional olive groves are dotted among the stairways and rooftops, where shy cats creep out of sight of passers-by 
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
And always keep looking up, you never know what ancient building you could be missing
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
We dotted around the town until we found the Temple of Minerva in the Piazza del Comune. And took in all of the beautiful detail
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
Dress is Topshop
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is not to be missed. The few views are breathtaking. 
Picture
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
And inside is no less impressive. We a walk around the beautiful friary. 
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
Stopping off for an Espresso or two when the mood takes us 
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
A road trip from Tuscany to the Italian Riviera by The Belle Blog
If the rest of Tuscany, is anything like Assisi we were in for an amazing trip!

Xx
​Belle 

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