Upper Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, Gothic church in Assisi, Italy.
The Upper Basilica features tall windows, spacious interiors, and a Latin cross layout with a single nave and pentagonal apse.
Construction started in 1228 under Pope Gregory IX, marking the beginning of an architectural project to honor Saint Francis after his canonization.
The nave walls display 28 frescoes depicting scenes from Saint Francis's life, painted by Italian artists during the thirteenth century.
The entrance to the Upper Basilica leads directly to the main hall, where natural light illuminates the extensive medieval artwork collections.
The structure contains over 2,000 square meters of wall paintings narrating biblical stories alongside the life of Saint Francis.
Location: Assisi
Part of: Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi
GPS coordinates: 43.07475,12.60574
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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