Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites

Overview

Assisi, a medieval city built on a hill, is the birthplace of Saint Francis, closely associated with the work of the Franciscan Order. Its medieval art masterpieces, such as the Basilica of San Francesco and paintings by Cimabue, Pietro Lorenzetti, Simone Martini and Giotto, have made Assisi a fundamental reference point for the development of Italian and European art and architecture.

Selection Criteria

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Components(2 locations)

• •Basilique de Santa Maria degli Angeli et le Palais des Capitaines du Pardon990-002
• •Ville d'Assise, San Damiano, Eremo delle Carceri, Santuario di Rivotorto et paysage historique990-001

Details

Countries

Italy

ISO Codes

IT

Area

14,563.25 ha

Coordinates

43.0662, 12.6224