This church is where Saint Francis died. This church is in Assisi and many people still visit as…read morethey have mass daily If you are not familiar with Saint Francis and the Franciscan Friars it's something worth learning about. The church is a historical monument and is still in use. Built in 1562 is a lovely church to visit

This is the church actually in the town of Assisi. It serve the people every day. Saint Francisco…read moreuse this church to preach and serve the people even his final resting place is at the hillside church. This is a people church. A lot come to worship. Even at week day. The church has three major part. If you are visiting, make sure you see all. The main Cathedral section with dome and worship hall. This church has interior pray center right before the alter. The second is at small door on the right side of the alter. This door lead you to back of small chapel, museum, gift shop, and display center. This is the best part of the church. This part has a display of St. Francisco hold his hand up. Somehow the live white dove just seat on his hand like him in the pass preaching to the bird. There is a small chapel has old historic painting on the wall. Very precious. The third part is the square in front of the church. It is people gathering and have fun. Of course there is a library next to it.

The bathroom was not too dissimilar from ones you'd find in Protestant Midwest American small town…read morechurches. It was actually kind of charming now that I think about it. 6/10. I feel REALLY bad for starting this review with a bathroom review, but I have to commit to the bit. Now onto the meat and potatoes. I toured Italy with my college choir last May and we were in several basilicas over the course of twelve days, including St. Peter in the Vatican. However, even compared to ALL of the cathedrals and basilicas we sung in or even set foot in, this is still my favorite. This was the most colorful one we were in. The frescoes were so vibrant for being up to 800 years old. We had the honor of hearing a local adult choir sing before we did and they put us to shame, in no small part to the heavenly and divine acoustics of this gorgeous basilica. I am not Catholic, but this was a religious experience for me. Even if you're not religious, I recommend going here if only to marvel at this cathedral's stunning architecture and artwork. 10/10

Beautiful place. The frescoes are stunning, you can feel the spirituality every where. There…read moreare two basilicas, one on top of each other.

Smaller than St. Francis' basilica but still beautiful & important religiously & historically. St…read more Clare was a contemporary of St. Francis & they were great friends. She passed away at the age of sixty & her tomb is available for viewing. If you're going to visit Assisi it's a good idea to visit this basilica as well. Gaze at the artwork & sculptures. Try to imagine yourself back in the time of St. Francis & St. Clar