French: Assise, la Basilique de San Francesco et autres sites franciscains
The Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites is a World Heritage site in Italy defined by the UNESCO in 2000 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 557 (560, 272) in our monthly survey..

"Assisi, a medieval city built on a hill, is the birthplace of Saint Francis, closely associated with the work of the Franciscan Order. Its medieval art masterpieces, such as the Basilica of San Francesco and paintings by Cimabue, Pietro Lorenzetti, Simone Martini and Giotto, have made Assisi a fundamental reference point for the development of Italian and European art and architecture."
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(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi)

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