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Hjem / Merknader Basilica of St Francis
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A storm cloud over part of the town created an interesting play of light, furious dark clouds and a rainbow
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As Assisi reconstructs, cranes mark the skyline of the city
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Assisi town
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Basilica di Santa Chiara is the burial place of St. Clare who was the founder of the Poor Clares (an order of nuns)
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Basilica of St Francis, Assisi
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Basilica of St Francis, Assisi
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Before this the sisters of St Clare were based at San Damiano
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Cafe on the Piazza del Comune
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Construction of the church and adjacent convent of St Clare began in 1257, three years after the saint's death
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Entirely built in white and rose stone of Mount Subasio, its look is characterised by narrow, steep and winding alleys
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Its upper and lower churches were decorated by notable artists of the time including Giotto's frescoes on the Life of St Francis
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Rainbow casting a magical arc over Assisi
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Rainbow over Assisi
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Road up to the Piazza del Comune
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Tempio di Minerva on Piazza del Comune
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The chess set I wanted to buy ..but the shop was closed
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The church occupied the site of the church of San Giorgio, where St Francis had been buried before his remains were moved
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The exterior of the building consists of alternate strips of pink and white stone, with massive supporting arches on either side
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The giant steps to the Basilica di San Francesco
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The interior has the same layout as the Upper Basilica of St Francis
