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Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - Porziuncola, Assisi

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Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - Porziuncola, on the Umbrian plains near Assisi, is the birthplace of Christianity's Franciscan Order. The intricately frescoed basilica stands 75 m (246 ft) high. A carved tree trunk holds the altar in the building's crypt. You can view St. Francis of Assisi's rope belt, as well as his deathbed in the Capello del Transito, where he died in 1226. Be sure to visit the Porziuncola, the small ninth-century stone chapel around which the structure was built. With our world travel planner, Assisi attractions like Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - Porziuncola can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.

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• By GreenInsights

  St Francis started his good works in prayer inside this little original chapel encased by the huge Basilica. Go there to experience the mystery  more »

• By 498tripps

  Beautiful place to visit. Quick and easy to find parking. Great trip. I would go back again to see this church again.  more »

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• By Jessica Barton

  This place is amazing! The whole place but especially the little church inside is beautiful! There seems to be Mass at least every hour. If you go to Mass, go to Confession and pray a few prayers (you can find them on a card at the bank of the church) you can get the indulgence St Francis asked the Pope for!

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• By Ondra Suk

  Have you ever seen church in church? Not yet? So let's go to the Santa Maria degli Angeli and visit the Basilica. This small village is located close to Assisi and it is the place where San Francisco lived and established Franciscan order. He died just in the small church called Porciunkule which is in the centre of the Basilica. Now it is one of the famous pilgrims aim in Italy.

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