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Church
Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Assisi, Italy
"The earthly home of the Poverello"
About Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Built immediately after the canonisation of St. Francis in 1228, this magnificent double basilica houses his tomb in its crypt and contains some of the most important medieval fresco cycles in the world, painted by Cimabue and Giotto. Assisi is one of the great pilgrimage destinations of Christianity, its atmosphere of peace and simplicity reflecting the spirit of its founder.
Pilgrimage Highlights
- 1Tomb of St. Francis in the lower crypt
- 2Giotto's 28 fresco cycle on the life of St. Francis
- 3Cimabue's Crucifixion in the Upper Basilica
- 4The Cappella delle Reliquie — tunic and sandals of St. Francis
- 5UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Photography coming soon
Key Facts
- Type
- Church
- Location
- Assisi, Italy
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Established
- 1228 (Lower Basilica) / 1230 (Upper Basilica begun)
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Pilgrim's Note
Every sacred place has its own atmosphere of grace. We encourage visitors to enter in a spirit of prayer and respect, regardless of denomination.