Basilica of Saint Clare
Basilica di Santa Chiara
A Gothic church built from alternating pink and white stone, housing the body of Saint Clare and the original San Damiano Cross, which is said to have spoken to Saint Francis.
The Basilica of Saint Clare was built between 1257 and 1265. It is constructed from alternating pink and white limestone from Mount Subasio, and its huge flying buttresses along the sides are distinctive. The church holds the body of Saint Clare, founder of the Poor Clares, and in a side chapel is the original San Damiano Cross, which legend says spoke to Saint Francis. Entry is free. It is open about 6:30–12:00 and 14:00–19:00, and photography is prohibited. The square in front of the church offers views over the Umbrian plain. It is at the southeastern end of the old town, about a 15-minute walk from the Basilica of Saint Francis.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:30–12:00, 14:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Assisi Cathedral (San Rufino)
- Piazza del Comune & Temple of Minerva
- Rocca Maggiore (Assisi)
- San Damiano (Assisi)
- Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Eremo delle Carceri & Monte Subasio
- Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Spello