Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
The mother church of the Franciscan friars, in the town where Saint Francis was born and died, and one of the great pilgrimage churches of Italy. Two churches stand one above the other, with frescoes attributed to Giotto and Cimabue, and the saint's tomb lies in the crypt.
- Where
- Assisi, Umbria, Italy
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 43.0748, 12.6058
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Questions
Where is Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi?
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is in Assisi, Umbria, Italy. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Frasassi Caves (46 km), Orvieto Cathedral (57 km), Civita di Bagnoregio (64 km).
How do I get the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Umbria volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi before. Can I still have the stamp?
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