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Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

  • Italian: Basilica Papale di San Francesco
  • Also Known As: Church of St Francis of Assisi

  • Address: 2 Pza Inferiore di S Francesco
  • Type: Church


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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1299/00/00 Giotto di Bondone Artist Giotto paints a series of frescoes depicting the "Legend of Saint Francis" in the Upper Church of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, 1297-1299. St Francis Receiving the Stigmata, San Francesco

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Particulars for Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Area of Significance Art
Church Type Basilica
Sight Category Building
Building Type Church
Art Medium Fresco
Building Use Mausoleum
Era Medieval Europe
Current Use Monastery
Art Type Mural
Area of Significance Religion
Historic Use Religious Property




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