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Basilica of Saint Francis Tour with official guide
Basilica of Saint Francis
Basilica of Saint Francis Tour with official guide
Basilica of Saint Francis Tour with official guide
Basilica of Saint Francis Tour with official guide

Basilica of Saint Francis Tour with official guide

By Umbria con Me
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Overview

Visit one of the most famous churches of Italy with a local guide. Learn the importance of the Basilica di San Francesco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Activity location

  • Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
    • Piazza S. Francesco, 2
    • 06081, Assisi, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Papal Basilica and Sacred Convent of Saint Francis in Assisi
    • 2 Piazza Inferiore di San Francesco
    • 06081, Assisi, Umbria, Italy

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What's included, what's not

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Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Activity itinerary

Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
You will start your visit from the lower floor by entering the tomb of saint Francis and then you will keep exploring the church in the altar area where the frescoes about Jesus life are located.  You will see then the friary cloister. The upper church at the end will make you knowing Saint Francis life through the famous cycle of paintings decorating  the church’s side walls.The Basilica of Saint Francis is a bi- level 13th century building which preserves the tomb of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved Saints in the world.
Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
This grandiose gorgeously embellished church does preserve frescoes by Cimabue, Giotto, Simone Martini, Pietro Lorenzetti and other very well known medieval painters of Italy. Indeed it is one of the most focal points of both art and spirituality. This church is a powerful place for believers and art lovers alike.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBasilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
    • Piazza S. Francesco, 2
    • 06081, Assisi, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPapal Basilica and Sacred Convent of Saint Francis in Assisi
    • 2 Piazza Inferiore di San Francesco
    • 06081, Assisi, Umbria, Italy

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