Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi features Renaissance architecture with a symmetrical facade and decorative stone elements throughout its structure.

Construction of the basilica commenced in 1494 under the direction of architect Biagio Rossetti, marking a period of architectural transformation in Ferrara.

The basilica represents a central element of the UNESCO World Heritage site designation 'Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta' since 1995.

Regular religious services take place in the basilica, which maintains daily opening hours and provides access through its entrance on Piazza San Francesco.

The building combines traditional religious functions with Renaissance architectural elements, demonstrating the evolution of ecclesiastical design in northern Italy.

Location: Ferrara

Inception: 1494

Architects: Biagio Rossetti

Architectural style: Renaissance

Address: piazza S. Francesco 1 angolo via Savonarola 3 ‒ Ferrara (FE)

GPS coordinates: 44.83413,11.62501

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:44