Basilica di San Francesco Assisi, Italy

Upper
View of the Upper Church (completed 1280) and a striking modern statue under stormy skies, from the northeast. David Joyal all photos →

Housing the tomb of St. Francis and filled with spectacular medieval frescoes by Giotto, this church is Assisi's crowning glory. It is a major place of pilgrimage for St. Francis devotees and art lovers alike.

Location map of the Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi, Italy. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of the Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Assisi, Italy
Coordinates
43.0750492° N, 12.6054218° E map · aerial
Date(s)
1228-53

Article Info

Page Title
Basilica di San Francesco
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023