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Papal Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Porziuncola
The great basilica encloses the tiny Porziuncola chapel associated with Francis and the beginnings of his order. Visit to see the contrast between the vast later church and the modest original sanctuary.
The vast basilica was built around the small Porziuncola chapel, making the contrast between Francis’s modest early gathering place and its later monumental setting visible in one visit. Look for the chapel within the nave and the nearby Chapel of the Transit, linked to Francis’s death. The museum in the complex is a separate ticketed stop.
What to look for
The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Porziuncola houses the small church where Francis founded the Order.
Useful to know
The Porziuncola Museum has a separate ticket and closes on Wednesdays.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 30–60 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
