San Francesco Antonio Fasani

San Francesco Antonio Fasani is a minor basilica and diocesan shrine in Lucera featuring a Gothic facade with a portal crowned by an Angioin coat of arms and a rose window. The building contains a single high nave with wooden truss ceiling and houses religious artifacts, including a bronze urn holding the saint's relics.

Construction of the structure began in 1300 and concluded in 1304, initiated through the restoration of Christian faith following the Saracen period. This founding marked a turning point in reorganizing religious life across the region.

The interior displays a single high nave with wooden truss ceilings and frescoes from the 1700s showing scenes from the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. These religious artworks are woven into the fabric of how the space feels and functions as a place of prayer.

The sanctuary is open to visitors and maintains regular services, though you can explore its architectural details and interior elements at your own pace. Plan your visit outside of service times to fully appreciate the space and its frescoes.

In 2008, UNESCO recognized the sanctuary as a Monument Witness to a Culture of Peace, granting it recognition that extends beyond its religious purpose. This international acknowledgment distinguishes it from other religious sites in the surrounding area.