Basilica di San Francesco Italy

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.

Quick Facts

Go Historic ID: 248544
Names: Basilica di San Francesco
Basilica of St. Francis
Basilica Papale di San Francesco
Sacro Convento di San Francesco
Location: Assisi
Perugia
Umbria
Italy
Europe
Coordinates: 43.0750492° N, 12.6054218° E
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Dates: 1228-53

Location Map

Map showing the location of Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi, Italy. (Note: The address shown in the upper-left panel is sometimes inaccurate.) Click here to view larger.

Aerial View

Aerial view of Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi, Italy. (Note: The address shown in the upper-left panel is sometimes inaccurate.) Click here to view larger.

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Timeline

17 Jul 1228: First stone laid at the Basilica of St. Francis
25 May 1230: Burial of St. Francis in his Assisi basilica
12 Dec 1818: Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi Discovered
26 Sep 1997: Earthquake Severely Damages Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi