Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi
Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, Medieval papal basilica in Assisi, Italy
The basilica combines two separate churches connected by a staircase, featuring Italian Gothic architecture with Romanesque elements and detailed stone carvings.
Construction began in 1228 under Pope Gregory IX to house Saint Francis's remains, with lead architects Elias of Cortona and Lapo Tedesco designing the structure.
The walls display extensive fresco cycles by medieval artists including Giotto, Cimabue, and Simone Martini, illustrating biblical narratives and Saint Francis's life.
The basilica remains open daily from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages and separate entrances for the upper and lower churches.
The crypt beneath the lower church contains Saint Francis's stone sarcophagus, discovered in 1818 after remaining hidden for centuries.
Location: Assisi
Inception: 1228
Architects: Elias of Cortona, Lapo Tedesco, Bernardo Rossellino, Bernardo Rossellino
Architectural style: Italian Gothic architecture
Length: 80 m
Width: 50 m
Part of: Properties of the Holy See, Sacro Convento
Address: Piazza San Francesco, - Assisi 06081
Phone: +39075819001
Email: info@sanfrancescoassisi.org
Website: http://sanfrancescoassisi.org
GPS coordinates: 43.07484,12.60581
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:39
Italy presents architecture from two millennia, from Roman temples to Renaissance museums. The country features volcanic zones near Naples, stone dwellings in Matera, and canals in Venice. Religious structures include St. Mark's Basilica, while art museums display Renaissance collections.
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Lower Basilica of San Francesco
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