Located in the region of Umbria, Assisi is the birthplace of Saint Francis. Students will visit the the main Basilica, UNESCO world heritage site which takes its name from the famed St. Francis. This site is made up of the Franciscan monastery and the lower and upper church. The church was constructed in 1228 and completed in 1253.

Students will find frescos by renowned artists Cimabue and Giotto in the lower level and frescos of scenes in the life of St. Francis the upper church.

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