A well organized, clearly signposted and dignified honour to st Francis and St Claire and Franciscans through the ages

One of the two most impressive and important Basilica of the region. A must see even for non-Catholics. It is an astounding monument to the dedication of man to a higher ideal than our collective selves. A place of immersive contemplation and meditation.

Being in Assisi and admiring the Basilica of St. Francis, it's definitely worth the 20-minute drive (approx. 8 km) to see this beautiful basilica. The uniqueness of this building lies in the fact that there is another church inside the basilica. The tiny stone chapel at the heart of the basilica dates back to the 10th century and was rebuilt by St. Francis.

A church within a church. The little church marked the place where St Francis of Assisi died, a church, the size of a hut was built to mark the place and some years later, a much bigger church, a Basilica, was built encapsulated the little church. The remains of St Francis of Assisi is in the tomb up the hill. The monks led the praying of the rosary in the little church, I witnessed much piety and reverence from the community. Thanks be to God.

A very nice basilica in Assisi, probably often overlooked because people flock up to the hilltop to the town and the more famous basilica and other attractions. This is on the other side of the main train station of Assisi. It’s actually walkable distance from the train station. There is a nice museum, rose garden and gift shop in side as well. The piazza Della Porziuncola in front of the basilica is quite large and nice to walk around and take in the beauty of this place.

The basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli is a Roman Catholic rite church located in Assisi . It has the dignity of a papal basilica and inside there is the Porziuncola , the chapel where Francis of Assisi gathered in prayer , and for this reason the center of Franciscan spirituality. On top of the facade of the temple stands the statue of the Madonnain gilded bronze modeled by Colasanti and cast by the Ferdinando Marinelli Artistic Foundry of Florence .

Absolutely beautiful! It has a church inside a church. And a special place in the spot where St. Francis of Assisi actually died singing. The are doing renovations so you can't see everything. But there is still plenty of beautiful things to see.

This Francis-linked site is a bit off the main trek, but should be considered essential and is actually rather easy to reach, particularly if coming in by train. It is an easy 1/2 mile stroll from the station. Once there you will not only find the stone chapel that Francis and followers rebuilt at the start of his ministry, but a chapel marks the place of his death. The complex is vast with interesting displays of creches, some focus on telling the story of Clair, and a large bookshop. Connection between the train station and Assisi is available by a city bus ride - buy inexpensive tickets from the helpful shop at the station - that transports one near the top of town where gravity can lead you through the town.

It's a beautiful basilica but it's going through a renovation/fixing era. Therefore you're not going to be able to fully enjoy the church with its paintings. However, you will have a special moment for prayer there and one relic from San Francisco. You'll also be able to witness the rose garden of San Francisco and the little cell in which he used to sleep about other little treasures like the gift shop.

What a stunning basilica. Major restoration works taking place at the moment so lots of frescos and statues were covered and not accessible but the parts that have already been restored are stunningly beautiful. Was fortunate to go when a service was just about to start. Although I cannot speak Italian the wonderful singing of the friars was very moving.

This is a very special place because inside this enormous church is the tiny church worshipped in by St Francis of Assisi. At the moment the outer church has scaffolding around much of the dome and inside as many repairs are taking place. However, you can still see the impressive art work and architecture. The small church is very special and still has the frescos inside. You can walk along a special bricked pathway from Assisi.

What an amazing little original church. It so suited St Francis. The elaborate one built around it, to protect it, would not have earned his approval. Nevertheless it is well worth the visit.

Sadly, at the moment, you are most likely to be overwhelmed by the noise of pneumatic concrete cutters in the main Basilica. The queues at the shop tills managed to achieve new heights in the Shopping Sport of "payment in one cent pieces whilst telling life story". We won't have that half hour of our lives again. Give me historic Assisi instead any day!

A very sacred place and a visit is a must after you visit Assisi

Often overlooked, but worth your time. Inside the Basilica , you will find the Porziuncola, where the young St. Francis prays , reflects and understood his vocation. At the back of the Basilica there are a lot of parking spaces. A must see if you are in Assissi.

The edifice which contains the church within a church, which commemorates the spot of death of St Francesco of Assisi. The Porziuncola is 9th century architecture, whereas the church is much later.

The portiuncula is beautiful, stop and pray. Lovely sense of centuries of prayer and worship.

Amazing church for inside but also outside, it's really huge and it's place in a square, so you can have a good view since no constructions arround. Inside there's another church under the dome. I've never seen such a thing!

Highly decorative inside and huge. A rose garden can also be seen from inside and there are gorgeous vaulted ceilings too along the corridors.

Overwhelmingly beautiful complex filled with extraordinary works of art. The side chapels off the central Nave rival the porziuncola and the Cappella del Rosario with their impressive fresco cycles by a variety of artists.

I think everyone knows of this place if they visit Umbria. It is very famous but is a bit outside Assisi I recommend having a car if you want to get here. They have mass on Sunday mornings but you can still enter to look around even during mass which was a bit weird but still worth a look.

Amazing place. All that work that is done so many years ago. Amazing

This is the place where Saint Francis died on the 3rd of october. Moreover in the little church, called Porziuncola, inside the basilica, the Saint receiced the vocational call. He was used to stop here to pray. In this place he received Saint Chiara and his brothers to create his order. You should also visit the place for his architectural art that is amazing.

Porziuncola (small part of)chappel, St. Francis was told to fix, is here. It's remarkable to find this historic Catholic structure within the Basilica. Along with the religious art and iconography this stop is worth your time. Walking distance from the train depot. No photos or video once inside!