Assisi Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels (Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli) Tours and Tickets

Yes, this historic church is open to the public. Inside, you can visit highlights like the Porziuncola chapel, where St. Francis founded his order, and the Cappella del Transito, where the saint died in 1226. Other highlights include the Franciscan Rose Garden and the Porziuncola Museum.

No, there is no entrance fee to visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels (Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli) or any other church in Assisi. This town and its churches are important religious pilgrimage destinations and are all free and open to pilgrims and tourists alike.

Yes, most Assisi tours include a stop at this landmark church to admire the Franciscan sites inside. Other A-list attractions include the UNESCO-listed Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, the Basilica of St. Claire, and the Eremo delle Carceri hermitage perched high on Mt. Subasio above Assisi.

This basilica is an active place of worship and an important pilgrimage destination, so be respectful when visiting and do not disturb religious services. Like all Italian churches, the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels has a dress code, so cover your shoulders and knees to enter.

Yes, in addition to celebrations on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4th), the Basilica hosts the blessing of animals each January 17th for the Feast Day of St. Anthony Abate and the Festa del Perdono (Celebration of Forgiveness) on the 1st and 2nd of August.

The Basilica sits on the valley floor just below the medieval hill town of Assisi, so after visiting, you can head uphill to the Basilica of St. Francis, home to an important Giotto-school fresco cycle and the saint's tomb, and the Basilica of St. Claire.