Why pilgrims come
Visit the resting place and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi
A hillside basilica built above the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi, uniting his resting place with a major cycle of medieval sacred art and a living Franciscan pilgrimage.
The Basilica of St. Francis is both a masterpiece of Christian art and the saint’s burial place. The basilica staff recommend entering through the Lower Basilica, descending to the tomb, and then using the internal stairs to continue into the Upper Basilica—the order in which the complex was built and its fresco cycle is best encountered.
The sacred connection
People and objects remembered here
These relationships are part of the destination record, with feast days and catalog qualifications shown where available.
tomb
Feast: October 4Tomb and bodily remains · Ecclesiastically documented
In the crypt below the Lower Basilica.What to notice
Look closely at the place and its story
Crypt and tomb of St. Francis
Descend beneath the Lower Basilica to pray at the saint’s stone tomb.
Lower Basilica
Follow the chapels and frescoes toward the crypt in a more intimate, prayerful space.
Upper Basilica
Read the visual life of St. Francis in the celebrated fresco cycle while respecting the basilica as a church.
Continue through Assisi
Link the visit with St. Clare, St. Carlo Acutis, San Damiano and the Portiuncula.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
How to read this page
Sources, tradition, and what is verified
The destination record was last checked on 9/29/2026.
This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.
Continue nearby