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ASSISI - ITALY'S GREAT BASILICAS
Italy
For visitors to one of the most spiritual places on earth -- the ‘Hill of Heaven’ where Saint Francis was buried and where Giotto worked to create one of the most breathtaking fresco cycles in the history of Art.
You’ll hear and learn about:
- Tour of both the Upper and Lower Basilicas
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- Tour of the crypt in which St. Francis is buried and the Cloisters where the friars still meditate
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- Hear the entire Giotto fresco cycle depicting the Life and Miracles of St. Francis
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- See the only existing portrait of St. Francis by noneother than Cimabue, Giotto’s teacher
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- Stop to hear St. Francis’ most spiritual sermons and prayers
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- There is no map that accompanies this audio tour.
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In this stunning Artineraries™ Tour, you will learn about the artists and religious figures who made history as you make your way through both the Upper and Lower churches. You will even hear about all of Saint Francis’ brethren buried with him in the crypt and all of the legends that made him one of the most revered persons in Christianity.
Over one hour of audio includes a broadcast of the Earthquake which shook the dome and many of St. Francis’ prayers.
Follow the tour, and you will be intimately connected to this great man and the city which he called home.
