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Bookmark or Share- Saint Francis of Assisi | Biography, Facts, Feast Day, Patron Saint Of ...St. Francis of Assisi (born 1181/82, Assisi, duchy of Spoleto [Italy]—died October 3, 1226, Assisi; canonized July 16, 1228; feast day October 4) was the founder of the Franciscan orders of the Friars Minor (Ordo Fratrum Minorum), the women’s Order of St. Clare (the Poor Clares; with St. Clare of Assisi), and the lay Third Order.
- Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - WikipediaIt is a papal minor basilica and one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy. With its accompanying friary, Sacro Convento, the basilica is a distinctive landmark to those approaching Assisi. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
- Assisi - WikipediaAssisi (/ ə ˈ s iː s i /, [3] also US: /-iː z i, ə ˈ s ɪ s i,-ɪ z i /, [4] [5] [6] Italian:; from Latin: Asisium; Central Italian: Ascesi) is a town and commune of Italy in the Province of Perugia in the Umbria region, on the western flank of Monte Subasio.
- Official tourist information site for Assisi - Visit AssisiFamous as the birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare, Assisi is wrapped in a mystical, poignant atmosphere that can be felt in every corner and every narrow street running through the town. Churches, basilicas and abbeys, hermitages and sanctuaries: not just sacred places, but also architectural masterpieces.
- 16 Wonderful Things to Do in Assisi (+ Helpful Tips & Map)Best things to do in Assisi, Umbria, Italy. Map, photos, how much time do you need, where to stay and eat, how to get to Assisi, helpful tips.
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