Travel Pick: Art and Archaeology in Italy Basilica of St. Francis
Basilica of St. Francis ITALY ASSISI • Basilica of St. Francis • Ongoing
In 1997 the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi was severely damaged by an earthquake. Since that time major restorations have repaired the bell tower, main vault and frescoes of the four saints on the entrance arch. It is expected to take until 2003 to restore the other frescoes including Giotto's St. Jerome. The Upper Church of the basilica reopened to the public on Sunday 28 November 2001 with the celebration of a commemorative mass.
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