Assisi, medieval Umbria

Basilica of St. Francis

The Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order who lived from 1182-1226. The basilica is built into the side of a hill and comprises of two churches, one built on top of the other; the Lower Church was started in 1228 and the Upper Church two years later. Both are lavishly decorated with frescoes. There is also a crypt where the remains of the saint are interred. The basilica is one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy.

Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Wed Nov 09, 1994
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