The upper church has a simple ‘hut-like’ façade. The upper part is decorated with a central rosette, with the symbols of the Evangelists in relief on the sides. The lower
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Papal Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Porziuncola
Pope Saint Pius V (1566-1572) commanded the erection of the large Basilica di S. Maria degli Angeli, which was built between 1569 and 1679 to both preserve the chapels of
Read morePapal Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi – Lower church
The lower church was started under the supervision of friar Elia in July 1228. The works were due to be completed in 1230 with the transfer of the body of
Read moreSt. Peter’s Abbey
St. Peter’s church in Assisi was founded together with the monastery in the 10th century, on a land that at the time was outside the town walls, by the Benedictines
Read moreChurch of Santa Maria Maggiore
According to tradition, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore was founded by bishop Savinio in the 4th century on top of a pagan temple dedicated to the god Janus on
Read moreCathedral of San Rufino
The Cathedral is located on a Roman terracing on the south side marked by a wall to contain it and which is still visible inside the church and the Crypt.
Read moreChurch of Santa Maria sopra Minerva
The church is called “Santa Maria sopra Minerva” because it uses the old Roman temple dedicated to the god Minerva, queen of wisdom and peace during the pagan era. The
Read moreBasilica of St. Clare
The tomb of St. Clare was designed and meant to be built outside the town’s door in the church of St. George, where Francis had already been temporarily buried and
Read moreChurch of Santo Stefano
The small church of Santo Stefano can be reached by walking along the small alleys of Assisi. It was built midway through the 12th-century and is characterised by a simple
Read moreOratory of Santa Chiarella
At the beginning of via Borgo Aretino, immediately after Porta Nuova – in the “upper” area of the city, which leads to Santa Chiara – are the houses of the
Read moreConciliazione Hall
The Conciliazione Hall, a room completely decorated like the Consiglio Comunale Hall, is part of the Palazzo dei Priori and is located within the evocative setting of Piazza del Comune,
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