Hidden Secrets
Portiuncula
Assisi, Italy
The Portiuncula (Italian: Porziuncola) is a historic chapel in the town of Santa Maria degli Angeli, near Assisi, Italy. It is closely associated with Francis of Assisi and the Order of Friars Minor, who used the chapel as their headquarters. Following Francis's death in 1226, it became an important pilgrimage site. In the 16th century, a vast basilica, the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, was built around the Portiuncula.
- Category
- Hidden Secrets
- Location
- Assisi, Italy
- Coordinates
- 43.05820, 12.58027
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q510041
What is Portiuncula?
Portiuncula is a Hidden Secrets place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: cappella Orsini, Bevagna Cathedral, Foligno Cathedral, Castello di Castelleone.
Where is Portiuncula?
Portiuncula is in Assisi, Italy. Coordinates: 43.05820, 12.58027.
How do I get to Portiuncula?
Portiuncula is at Assisi, Italy (43.05820, 12.58027). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.