La Basilica di San Francesco is an outstanding and mesmerizing building. The lower and upper churches were breathtaking. The murals that were painted by Giotto were so beautiful and colorful. The entire complex is literately a masterpiece! San Francesco's tomb was an interesting experience on...More

The piazza is the entry way into the Basilica complex. It is lined on either side by colonnaded arcades; at one end is the entry into the lower Basilica and on the other the entry from Frate Elia. After entry from Frate Elia you will...More

This was a beautiful spot to regroup, use the restroom, drink some water and take in the beautiful scenery before heading into the basilica. There is a security checkpoint to clear then you are inside and can get a seat on the wall and just...More

A pilgrim arriving in this piazza centuries ago would see the same -buildings & the spectacular view from the top of the steps.

The open space, the Moorish influence, the enriched history. A true beauty. The restroom fee was a bit of a joke 2 Euro, but ok.

You enter the Piazza from Via Frate Elia through a portico, then through a security checkpoint. The Piazza is lined with 2 long colonnades. With in the colonnades are benches where you can sit and rest. There are also restroom facilities available at the Piazza....More