1. Destinations
  2. >
  3. Italy
  4. >
  5. Umbria
  6. >
  7. Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi

Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Churches
985c5b41-4a5d-4613-bb54-f081c0714212
828ebc84-8cfc-4ef3-b5ab-222778792a48
569484e3-cf8e-4e72-8320-8a3627396743
f25cbab7-2761-491f-80d0-6b0b5ab7c1b7

About Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi

The Basilica Superiore, which was built immediately after the lower church and consecrated in 1253, is home to one of Italy's most famous works of art – a cycle of 28 frescoes depicting the life of St Francis. It is a Papal minor basilica and one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy. With its accompanying friary, Sacro Convento, the basilica is a distinctive landmark to those approaching Assisi. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000.
Address : Piazza Inferiore di S. Francesco, 2, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy

Hotels near Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi

img-alt
Hotel ProperzioThis Property Offers:
WiFi
10 Reviews
6.3
$80.87 per nightSelect
img-alt
Hotel Windsor SavoiaThis Property Offers:
Breakfast
WiFi
6 Reviews
8.9
$145.18 per nightSelect

Top Activities Near Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi

Filter By Date
//
Sort By

Attractions Near Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi

625ad919-d3c1-489e-8e78-cf6d959be991
St. Peter's AbbeyThe abbey of San Pietro, incorporated in the fifteenth-century expansion of the walls, is located in front of the gardens of the Frontone, in Perugia , at the end of Borgo XX Giugno, outside the San Pietro gate. It was once the most powerful Benedictine monastery in Umbria. It was founded in the 10th century and was the first bishopric of Perugia.
9e1a48cc-6ca4-4527-a1dd-3ae77272ba69
Rocca MaggioreThe Rocca Maggiore has dominated the citadel of Assisi and the Tescio valley for more than eight hundred years, constituting the most valid fortification for their defense. You can reach the fortress on foot through the Perlici gate, built-in 1316: you can admire the Assisian walls still intact which, in their long journey, connect the two fortresses, Maggiore and Minore. It is one of the iconic attractions in this area and attracts a lot of tourists here.
7e4ef265-e676-40c2-8f69-79a4f04ae0d0
Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in AssisiThe so-called temple of Minerva, of Augustan art, rises in Assisi, in Piazza del Comune, probably dedicated to Hercules and erected in 30 BC. It was transformed into the church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in the sixteenth century, with its bell tower, called "Torre del Popolo". It turns out to be among the best-preserved Roman temples of the ancient world. The building belongs to the typology of the Corinthian prostyle temple "in antis", with fluted columns resting on high quadrangular plinths
d193bbfd-de62-4eb7-a470-ab07da203cd9
Piazza del ComuneThe Piazza del Comune, located on the site of the ancient Roman Forum, is considered one of the most representative medieval Umbrian urban realizations. It is an amazing shopping spot in Assisi, where you will find such interesting stores as Mondo T-Shirt, Marini Souvenir and Kéramos. Here you will find cool t-shirts, nice souvenirs and gifts, as well as wonderful Umbrian and Italian ceramics, textiles and tapestries.
36f2ad06-2adc-44b6-9589-80cabb4d309e
Sanctuary Chiesa NuovaThe Chiesa Nuova is a church in Assisi, Italy, built-in 1615 on the site of the presumed[1] birthplace of St. Francis, the house of Pietro di Bernardone. It was then called Chiesa Nuova because it was the last church to be built in Assisi at that time. It was erected because, during a visit to Assisi in 1613, Antonio de Trejo, the Spanish Vicar General of the Franciscans, was saddened when he saw the original home of St. Francis becoming dilapidated.
7ac14cb5-a50b-4a73-adcc-3da6c2396d34
Cathedral of San RufinoThe Cathedral of San Rufino is the main place of worship Catholic city of Assisi, the mother church cathedral of the Diocese of Assisi-Nocera Umbra-Gualdo Tadino. The church stands in the homonymous square, originally a terrace created in Roman times, perhaps (but there is no documented evidence) the forum of the Roman city of Asisium. The facade is one of the most significant works of the "Umbrian" Romanesque and is comparable with contemporary examples in Spoleto, such as the Duomo and San Pi

Discover More Attractions in Umbria, Home of Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi

b4ed0582-d888-4370-b09e-8378d4797b54
Umbria
The region of Umbria is in central Italy and is an attractive destination for a low-key, pleasant holiday. It is one of the few Italian regions to have no coastline, and its countryside is green and fertile, much of it wooded and hilly. Umbria is often described as a walkers' paradise.

Location of Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi


Comments

Please Sign In to add your comments
For more information about Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, visit : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Saint_Francis_of_Assisi
Looking for hotels nearby. Click here to explore!
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply
Sign In To Continue...
Share : undefined

Download Travalour
travalour-logo
Download our app to discover & explore destinations and to meet travellers around the world
get-it-on-google-play