Church Tours
As a professional Cantor, I have the privilege of visiting a lot of churches for work. However, I also love to travel for fun! While on vacation, I am always sure to stop in and see beautiful church buildings. The art and architecture of Christian churches are truly magnificent. This blog is dedicated to sharing travel tips and suggestions for other Christians who love to tour churches.
Basilica di San Francesco
The Basilica di San Francesco, along with a monastery for the Order of Friars Minor sits on a large campus overlooking the modern city of Assisi and the Umbrian valley. It is on the opposite side of the walled, ancient town of Assisi from the Basilica di Santa Chiara. St. Francis died at only 44 years old in 1226, and just two years later his friend, Pope Gregory IX named him a Saint, and placed the first stone for the Basilica in his honor in July 1228.