Construction of this church began in 1228, two years after the death of St Francis. The church consists of two levels, the upper church and the lower church and an underground crypt housing the tomb of the saint.
Pope Francis visited the church early this month.
The place was packed. Luckily we were there first
I took the following pictures from the internet as no photography is allowed inside the church. This would give you an idea of how beautiful it is.
The Birth of St Francis
The Renunciation
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