Located approximately 90 miles north of Rome rests Assisi, situated high on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Here the well-preserved medieval town looks out upon the rolling hills of the Umbria region of central Italy. With winding medieval streets, Roman ruins, and sacred shrines, the destination is very popular. However, it is known primarily as the birthplace of St. Francis. Assisi is a well-known destination among Catholic pilgrims who visit the churches and relics of Saint Rufino, Saint Francis, and Saint Clare.
St. Francis, founder of the Franciscan Order and patron saint of animals and the environment was born to Assisi in 1182, has brought much fame and popularity to the small town. Assisi’s main attraction is the 13th-century Basilica di San Francesco, which contains the relics of …show more content…
This is the cathedral in which both St. Francis and St. Clare were baptized.
Basilica di San Francesco, Basilica of St. Francis
Built between 1228 and 1253 AD, the church is a place for both Catholic pilgrims and art lovers alike. In the lower portion of the grand basilica holds serves as a crypt for St. Francis along with some of his followers. In addition, remarkable frescos by Giotto can be found within the church. Those interested in art may be able to recognize one of the greatest pieces of the early Renaissance Fresco painting.
Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
This 16th-century basilica is the seventh largest church in the world. Enclosed in the magnificent church is the Porziuncola, the small, Romanesque chapel the young St. Francis helped to rebuild after his calling. This also serves as the sight in which St. Francis died. Within the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, relics of St. Francis can be seen, one of which includes his Friar belt, on display for the
St. Francis, founder of the Franciscan Order and patron saint of animals and the environment was born to Assisi in 1182, has brought much fame and popularity to the small town. Assisi’s main attraction is the 13th-century Basilica di San Francesco, which contains the relics of …show more content…
This is the cathedral in which both St. Francis and St. Clare were baptized.
Basilica di San Francesco, Basilica of St. Francis
Built between 1228 and 1253 AD, the church is a place for both Catholic pilgrims and art lovers alike. In the lower portion of the grand basilica holds serves as a crypt for St. Francis along with some of his followers. In addition, remarkable frescos by Giotto can be found within the church. Those interested in art may be able to recognize one of the greatest pieces of the early Renaissance Fresco painting.
Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
This 16th-century basilica is the seventh largest church in the world. Enclosed in the magnificent church is the Porziuncola, the small, Romanesque chapel the young St. Francis helped to rebuild after his calling. This also serves as the sight in which St. Francis died. Within the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, relics of St. Francis can be seen, one of which includes his Friar belt, on display for the