Assisi, birthplace of St.Francis
Assisi, ancient sanctuary and medieval city built on a hill along the slopes of Mount Subasio, is the birthplace of St. Francis and closely associated with the work of the Franciscan Order.
The medieval art masterpieces, such as the Basilica of San Francesco and the frescoes by Cimabue, Simone Martini, Pietro Lorenzetti and Giotto, have made Assisi a fundamental reference point for the artistic and architectural growth of Italy and Europe.
The medieval art masterpieces, such as the Basilica of San Francesco and the frescoes by Cimabue, Simone Martini, Pietro Lorenzetti and Giotto, have made Assisi a fundamental reference point for the artistic and architectural growth of Italy and Europe.
Assisi represents a unique example of continuity of a city–sanctuary within its environmental setting from its Umbrian–Roman and medieval origins to the present, represented in the cultural landscape, the religious ensembles, systems of communication and territorial traditions.
The Basilica of San Francesco is an outstanding example of a type of architectural ensemble that has significantly influenced the growth of art and architecture. It is the place of birth of the Franciscan Order, Assisi since medieval times has been closely associated with the cult and diffusion of the Franciscan movement in the world, focusing on a message of peace and tolerance even to other religions.
