Basilica San Francesco
Basilica San Francesco
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jordanellie41
Longridge, UK1,069 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
This church is an amazing sight from the outside at it's side and rear views. It doesn't look much from it's front nor does it have any particular qualities inside. However, the shear scale of it and the lovely grounds in which it stands are colossal. It's huge in length and at the rear on the main road you can see large steeples and domes. Inside due to it's size there's massive pillars and arches with it's main and only real feature being a beautiful decorative white sculpture with numerous small figurines and pointed features to it's peak with a cross at the very top
Written 20 February 2023
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Hazel P
Toronto, Canada338 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019 • Couples
The basilica is a beautiful architectural, historical & religious landmark. The artwork inside is amazing. There is more than one level to this basilica with only stairs (as far as I know) to reach the other levels. I love St. Francis for his affinity for animals & his belief that love & peace is important for all beings.

We came to visit Assisi on the Greenline Tour. When we arrived in Assisi a local guide took us on a walking tour of the town. There are many twisting streets & almost every building seems to have some kind of art on the front depicting St. Francis.

At the basilica itself the souvenir shop is on an upper level. They have medallions, coins, snow globes, books, bags, soap, chocolate & many other souvenirs. I bought some medallions for friends, family & also myself.

I feel as if I didn’t get enough time to spend here. Someday I would love to come back & spend more time getting to know the town of Assisi.
Written 15 September 2019
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BrushM
Oxford, UK1,339 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
Not far from the Piazza Maggiore and although it's a little off the main track it's worth a look if you have time
Written 7 September 2019
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,760 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Family
We bumped on this Church accidentally while looking for a dinner recommendation in that way. It's some 15 min walk west of the main Piazza Maggiore.
However it was nice to visit it, a combination of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and a beautiful altar piece. Several bishop tombs outside in the garden.
Written 4 August 2019
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Marla7
Naas, Ireland840 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Couples
Worth a visit especially if you are in the Pratello area, not far from Piazza Maggiore in any case. It's a very impressive romanesque/gothic basilica and has a fascinating history like everywhere in Bologna.
Written 16 July 2019
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland30,625 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
This church for the Franciscan community was completed in 1254.

The church has a Romanesque facade and two bell towers.

The interior is French Gothic architecture.
Written 1 July 2019
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Steve_of_N21
London, UK2,283 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
The Basilica San Francesco is a bit to the west of the centre of all the action in Bologna but fortunately our B&B was on this side of town so relatively easy to find for us and its very close to Via del Pratello with its collection of interesting bars and restaurants. However it’s worth the walk to find this one as it is an interesting church of differing architectural styles, including having twin towers, set in its own Piazza.
Not the most ornate of interiors but the marble stone altarpiece is probably worth a visit on its own.
Written 11 June 2019
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dennist655
Brentwood, UK32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Solo
It is a bit of a walk to get to from Piazza Maggiore but well worth the visit. Spectacular inside and very few people about.
Written 13 May 2019
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Mukund65
Pune, India104 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Solo
A huge building, and one of the big bascilicas in have seen. It is standing away from the Piazza Maggiore, but in a walkable distance.
Written 7 April 2019
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Nicholas H
London, UK20,576 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Friends
This was the church that set the template for the design of Franciscan churches in mediaeval times, though in its final state it was probably too ornate and too large for the taste of the austere St Francis. It is a magnificent piece of early Gothic church architecture, both inside and out. The highlight must be the magnificent carved stone altar screen. The three tombs of the Glossatori behind the church on the side of what is now a main road past it are also interesting. This is an absolute must see for visitors to Bologna.
Written 26 March 2019
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