Assisi Jewels: St. Francis and St. Mary of the Angels Basilicas

Highlights

• Two basilicas, one tour
• Medieval frescoes
• The Porziuncola

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi

   50min

   Begin with the Basilica of St. Francis, one of Italy’s most extraordinary religious monuments and the final resting place of St. Francis. Explore its remarkable Upper and Lower Churches and admire the masterpieces of medieval art that decorate its interiors, including the celebrated frescoes attributed to Giotto and other great artists.

2. 2

   Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli

   50min

   After the visit, enjoy a convenient round-trip transfer from the Basilica of St. Francis to St. Mary of the Angels, located at the foot of Assisi. Here, discover the magnificent basilica and the Porziuncola, the small chapel where St. Francis lived, prayed and founded the Franciscan movement.

Before you go

Location