San Martino Chapel, Assisi

Name: San Martino Chapel
Address: Assisi, Italy

#7 among attractions in Assisi

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San Martino Chapel is a chapel in the Lower Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, Umbria, central Italy. Commissioned and funded by Cardinal Gentile Portino da Montefiore, it features a cycle of frescoes by Simone Martini, portraying the life of Saint Martin of Tours in 4th-century France. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°4'29"N, 12°36'20"E

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San Martino Chapel – 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, Assisi Cathedral, Rocca Maggiore.

~120 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
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1.1 miSE
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Church, Romanesque architecture
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0.6 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
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0.5 miSE
Historical place, Temple
Temple of Minerva, Assisi
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Martino Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Sacro Convento, Assisi (1 min walk), Treasure Museum of the basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, Assisi (1 min walk), Piazza Inferiore di San Francesco, Assisi (2 min walk), Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Assisi (4 min walk).

How to get to San Martino Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Martino Chapel:

Bus

Giovanni Paolo II • Lines: 485 (6 min walk)
Parcheggio autobus Porta Nuova (23 min walk)

Train

Assisi (39 min walk)