Assisi is the city of saints and its peaceful spirit is palpable with every step through its beautiful streets. It is a jewel of the Umbria region, perched on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Assisi, with its historic center and iconic monuments, became a UNESCO site in 2000 because it is considered a rare example of historical continuity between the city, its cultural landscape made of typical architecture and the local infrastructure (i.e. the pilgrims’ routes) as a whole. What’s more, since the Middle Ages, it has been closely associated with the Franciscan movement, which promotes an important message of peace and tolerance throughout the world.
In particular, the Basilica of San Francesco is considered a masterpiece; an extraordinary example of a religious building that influenced the development of art and architecture in the city.
Come inside to explore one of the world’s most iconic monuments, the majestic San Francis Basilica!
References
a. For Students: To Read More if You Want
- A drone tour of the city of Assisi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyLdgm1iZXA
- A VR Tour of the Basilica https://vrcity.it/museotesorovr7/
- Virtual Tour of the Basilica https://www.sanfrancescopatronoditalia.it/basilica/
b. Visual Sources
- The Rose Window: https://depositphotos.com/155940844/stock-photo-close-up-of-a-rose.html
- The Basilica inferior: https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/8mphe9/the_lower_basilica_of_st_francis_of_assisi_in/
- Saint Francis cycle in the Upper Church of San Francesco at Assisi: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Saint_Francis_cycle_in_the_Upper_Church_of_San_Francesco_at_Assisi
c. Other Sources
- A mobile game on Italy’s Cultural Heritage treasures – Land of Wonders: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.forge.reply.adlumita&hl=it&gl=US&pli=1
- A mobile game on Italy’s Cultural Heritage – T Game: https://www.interactive4d.com/en/?id=535
