Basilica of Saint Clare
Guide
Photo: Gunnar Bach Pedersen · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
FreeChurchAllow 20–30 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A pink-and-white striped church with big flying buttresses, holding the crucifix said to have spoken to Francis; the square outside looks over the plain.
A brief history
Built for Saint Clare, Francis's follower who founded the Poor Clares, after her death in 1253.
Tips
- Best time
- Late afternoon, for the view
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 20–30 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Usually open daily (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- The old town: Piazza del Comune, the Roman temple and the lanes between the two basilicas.
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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