Santa Maria degli Angeli
Guide
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FreeChurchAllow 30–45 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A huge basilica near the station built over the Portiuncula, the tiny chapel where Francis started his order and where he died.
A brief history
The basilica went up around the chapel from 1569; its rose garden has thornless roses linked to a legend about Francis.
Tips
- Best time
- On the way to or from the train
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 30–45 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Usually open daily (check)
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Good to know
- Area
- Below the town: San Damiano among the olives and the town of Santa Maria degli Angeli by the station: cheaper beds.
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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