Assisi - Franciscan Friary
Northwest of Assisi on the edge of the hill rises the Franciscan friary with its massive substructures. Building began soon after the saint's death. The courtyard and the external passage, from which there are magnificent views, were renewed by Pope Sixtus IV (1471-84).
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St Francis Basilica
Part of the Franciscan friary in Assisi is the impressive two-storyed church, the Basilica di San Francesco, built over St Francis's tomb. The dark lower church has squat Late Romanesque vaulting (1228-53) and a vestibule added in 1488, the upper church, completed in 1253, is Italy's earliest Gothic church.
The basilica suffered extensive earthquake damage in 1997 and was re-opened in 1999.
The basilica suffered extensive earthquake damage in 1997 and was re-opened in 1999.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Opening hours apply to lower church only.
Tourist visit during mass time on Sunday morning are considered inappropriate.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
San Pietro
South of the friary, beyond the Porta San Francesco, stands the church of San Pietro, with a fine doorway.
