Lower church of St. Francis, Assisi, Italy
The Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor. The basilica is one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy. It's build began in 1228, into the side of a hill and comprises two churches known as the Upper Church and the Lower Church, and a crypt where the remains of the saint are buried. It has been a World Heritage Site since 2000
Picture No
10991031
Media ID
47626373
Size
3351px x 4831px
(3.3MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Illustration in Italy by Frank Fox - opposite p144
Date
1918
