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

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.