Assisi
AbrahamicChristiancityWestern Europe1182 CE - present
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Location
Country
Italy
Region
Western Europe
Coordinates
43.0707, 12.6196
Era
1182 CE - present
Site Type
City
About
Umbrian hilltop city, birthplace of St Francis of Assisi, whose radical poverty movement and love of creation transformed medieval Western Christianity.
Significance
Francis's embrace of poverty, stigmata, and Canticle of the Sun made Assisi a global symbol of simplicity, peace, and care for the poor and the natural world.
History & Historical Arc
Francis was born here in 1182, renounced his wealth circa 1206, founded the Franciscan Order, received the stigmata on L…
Archaeological Notes
Francis's tomb beneath the Basilica of San Francesco was sealed and lost after 1230 to protect his remains; rediscovered…
Key Features & Structures
- Basilica of San Francesco (upper and lower churches)
- Giotto frescoes of Francis's life
Visitor Information
Basilica free; modest dress required; city freely walkable; UNESCO World Heritage Site; best visited on weekdays to avoi…
Related Figures
Francis of AssisiClare of AssisiBrother Leo