This majestic Baroque basilica houses the humble Porziuncola, where Saint Francis prayed and died and from which he entered Eternal Life. The absolute peace and serenity of this shrine is unsurpassed, and a visit here is a privilege that no one should miss as they visit Assisi.

Assisi is very beautiful and the Frescoes are top notch. there is no better place to see Mideaval Art. St Francis' Chapel in the Church of Santa Maria del Angelli is a very special place.

it was our last hour in assisi we went down near the train station hoping to visit the place where st francis died but it was 12h55 . usualy they close at 12h 45 so we will hope to come again and visit

The ancient little church within the basilica is called Porziuncola or Little Portion, a name well known in Francisican circles. As the place where Saint Francis died, it a most sacred place, regardless of your religious affiliation. I could have spent much longer here, but had to keep up with other pilgims heading up the hill to the town of... More

Most other reviews rave about this basilica, and I agree it is well worth a visit. I just hapened to be there around midday on a Sunday when the service took place and if you are able to visit at this time, it would be additionally impressive to witness and/or participate in the procedures. As is often the case in... More

On our way out of town we made a brief stop at the majestic Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli. Within this majestic basilica, which is an amazing building in and of itself, you find a small, beautiful 9th century church that St. Francis nurtured. The small church within the larger basilica is called Porziuncola, and I expect that you will... More

The Santa Maria church is really one of it's kind - a church within a church. The little chapel is so peaceful, nested and protected by it's more elaborated outer church. It is really worth a visit, regardless of your religion.

Santa Maria degli Angeli is a wonderful gateway to Assisi. Great restaurants, interesting small shops, delicious local food/meat shops. And you get a sense of community in small town Italy. Walking around in the evenings, just relaxing seems to be the norm there.

This is where I felt the the closest to San Francesco. The Porzuncola --plan to get there by 11:00am and spend a couple of hours praying and meditating here. You will be healed.