Church history

Inside Italy’s First Gothic Church: The Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi

Explore Umbria’s jaw-dropping UNESCO World Heritage site, the Basilica of St. Francis. Journey through the bright Upper Church frescoes down into the moody Lower Basilica and the sacred stone Crypt.

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We plan to be back in Assisi next year as part of our “Taste of Italy” tour scheduled for May 13-22, 2027. To learn more about this and other travel opportunities in the lands of the Bible, follow the link here.

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