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Basilica of Saint Francis

Basilica of Saint Francis

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Basilica of Saint Francis

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Parco Regionale del Monte Subasio

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Location: Assisi, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

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1. The sanctuary city of Assisi – loop tour

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2. Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli da Assisi

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3. Rocca Maggiore and the Basilica of San Francesco – loop tour in Assisi

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guido gazzaniga

February 26, 2024

The Basilica of San Francesco is a masterpiece of human creative genius, both from an architectural and artistic point of view. The basilica is made up of two superimposed churches (the lower and the upper), as well as a crypt excavated in 1818. The tomb of the Saint is preserved here, a simple sarcophagus resting on the bare rock. Cimabue, Giotto, the Lorenzetti Brothers, Simone Martini: the greatest artists of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries frescoed the walls and ceilings of the basilica.

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September 3, 2022

I believe the Basilica is one of the most beautiful architectural works, rich in history and culture. Inside it is possible to better understand its majesty using the audiovisuals.

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JakobusPilger

May 29, 2021

The Basilica of San Francesco, which did not exist during the lifetime of Saint Francis of Assisi (1181/82 to 1226), is nevertheless one of the great "original shrines" of the Franciscan religious family, and a "must" for every Assisi resident. Visitors. As the church of the order's founder, it is of course very important spiritually - which is expressed, among other things, by the rare title of "Basilica major" (papal basilica); but then also in terms of art history, especially because of the great frescoes in the lower and upper churches (in the latter in particular the cycle with 28 pictures from the life of Saint Francis by Giotto Bondone). This important place of worship is therefore quite rightly on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Saint Francis (canonized in 1228, just two years after his death) became a role model for many people, they joined him, and the "Order of the Friars Minor" (Ordo Fratrum Minorum) of Francis of Assisi was created. Today there are three male branches in the broad Franciscan religious family: the Franciscans, the Minorites and the Capuchins; as well as two female ones: the Franciscan Sisters and the Poor Clares. In addition, there is the “Third” or “Secular” Order, which can be joined by women and men who do not take the classic religious vows (poverty, chastity and obedience) and continue to live in their family and their profession.

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Location: Assisi, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

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Basilica of Saint Francis

1. The sanctuary city of Assisi – loop tour

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