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The Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy, features a tall bell tower and ornate facade with a rose window, overlooking a valley and surrounding countryside. Basilica of San Francesco Beatification of Carlo Acutis Interior view of Saint Francis Basilica in Assisi, Italy, showing colorful frescoes by Giotto and others on the vaulted ceiling and walls, with tall stained glass windows. Fresco by Giotto showing Saint Francis kneeling on rocky ground, gazing up at a seraph with outstretched wings in the sky, with two small buildings and another figure reading nearby. Fresco by Giotto showing Honorius III in profile, wearing papal robes and a tall mitre, with his hand resting on his chin against an ornate patterned background. Fresco by Simone Martini showing Saint Martin of Tours holding a crucifix and gesturing as he speaks to Emperor Julianus, surrounded by soldiers and tents in a medieval camp. San Francesco, Assisi, Italy.
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Basilica of San Francesco
St. Francis of Assisi is buried in the papal basilica built in his honor in Assisi,...
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Basilica of San Francesco
The interior of the upper church of the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, Italy.
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Beatification of Carlo Acutis
Cardinals, bishops, friars, and priests entering the Basilica of San Francesco for...
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Interior of St. Francis Basilica
Frescoes attributed to Giotto and others in the interior of St. Francis Basilica,...
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Giotto: St. Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata
St. Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata, fresco attributed to Giotto,...
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Honorius III
Honorius III, detail from a fresco by Giotto in the basilica of St. Francis, Assisi,...
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Simone Martini: St. Martin Abandoning His Arms
St. Martin Abandoning His Arms, detail from a fresco series by Simone Martini,...
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San Francesco, Assisi, Italy.
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