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Assisi Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale di Assisi or Cattedrale di San Rufino di Assisi), dedicated to San Rufino (Rufinus of Assisi), is a major church in Assisi, Italy. This stately church in Umbrian Romanesque style was the third church built on the same site to contain the remains of bishop Rufinus of Assisi, martyred in the 3rd century.
Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the cathedral basilica of st Francis of Assisi was built under the direction of Brother Elias, vicar general and architect of the order, starting in 1228, just two years after the saint's death, as a place designed to receive his remains.
Upper Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Upper Plaza: Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Lower Plaza: Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. The Basilica dedicated to Saint Francis, is divided into two large churches on two different levels, Lower Basilica and the Upper Basilica, following the hill slope. This is surrounded by two large arcades ...
One of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy, the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi is also a Unesco World Heritage site, welcoming visitors as a distinctive landmark as they approach the Umbrian town, birthplace of Francis.
Rating: Upper Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Despite some International Gothic style elements, the Basilica outside is Romanesque; however, its interior is Gothic, characterized by vivid colors and sleek forms. The nave is unique, with a transept and a apse covered by high cross vaults.
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Visible for miles around, the Basilica di San Francesco is the crowning glory of Assisi's Unesco-listed historic centre.
4 days ago · 1. Visit the Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi (St. Francis Basilica) 2. Take a Stroll along Via San Francesco. 3. Visit Piazza del Comune. 4. Torre del Popolo. 5. Step Inside the Temple of Minerva. 6. Visit Chiesa di Santo Stefano. 7. Cathedral of San Rufino. 8. Basilica di Santa Chiara. 9. Oratory of San Francesco Piccolino. 10.
