Portiuncula, Medieval chapel in Santa Maria degli Angeli, Italy
The Portiuncula chapel measures four meters by seven meters and stands within the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels near Assisi.
In 1216, Francis of Assisi received a vision at this chapel, leading Pope Honorius III to establish the Pardon of Assisi indulgence.
The interior walls display frescoes depicting salvation history and the life of Francis of Assisi through different artistic periods.
Visitors can access the chapel daily inside the basilica, with particular celebrations occurring during the Feast of Our Lady of Angels on August 2.
The chapel contains the cell where Francis of Assisi died in 1226, marking the final moments of the founder of the Franciscan Order.
Location: Assisi
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.05820,12.58027
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
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