Porziuncola, Assisi

Name: Porziuncola
Address: Piazza Porziuncola, 1, Assisi, 06081, Italy
Telephone: +39 075 805 1419

#12 among attractions in Assisi

Church, Specialty museum, Baroque architecture, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Porziuncola, also called Portiuncula or Porzioncula, is a small Catholic church located within the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi in the frazione of Santa Maria degli Angeli, situated about 4 kilometres from Assisi, Umbria. It is the place from where the Franciscan movement started. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 43°3'31"N, 12°34'51"E

Address

Piazza Porziuncola, 1Assisi 06081 Italy

Contact

+39 075 805 1419

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Day trips

Porziuncola – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Treasure Museum of the basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Sacro Convento, San Martino Chapel.

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