Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
by Carolyn Derstine
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Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
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Carolyn Derstine
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Photograph - Photograph
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The Basilica of St. Francis is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Franciscans in Assisi, a town in central Italy, where Saint Francis was born and died. The basilica is one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. The basilica, which was begun in 1228, is built into the side of a hill and comprises two churches known as the Upper Church and the Lower Church. This photo is showing the approach to the Lower Church.
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July 11th, 2018
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