geobeats on Dec 6, 2010 Take a tour of Assisi's Basilica of St Francis in Italy -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. Built into the hillside in Assisi, this magnificent frescoed structure is a must see … [More]

geobeats on Dec 6, 2010 Take a tour of Assisi's Basilica of St Francis in Italy -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. Built into the hillside in Assisi, this magnificent frescoed structure is a must see Christian pilgrimage site. Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi, known for containing the tomb of St. Francis, was built upon the hill now called the hill of paradise. Extravagant Romanesque and Gothic architecture make up the Basilica's Upper and Lower Church. Among the Basilica's theological relics include St. Francis' chalice, an Egyptian ivory horn, and the Franciscan Rule of 1223. The lower Basilica, designed as a large crypt, contains a fresco detailing parallel events in the lives of Jesus and St. Francis. Significant for its religious history and ornate artistry, Basilica di San Francesco is without question a divine monument.