Its upper and lower churches were decorated by notable artists of the time including Giotto's frescoes on the Life of St Francis

Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Rome

Rainbow casting a magical arc over Assisi

Rainbow over Assisi

Road up to the Piazza del Comune

Rome - Italy

Rome - Italy

Tempio di Minerva on Piazza del Comune

Temple of Hercules Victor

Temple of Hercules Victor

The chess set I wanted to buy ..but the shop was closed

The church occupied the site of the church of San Giorgio, where St Francis had been buried before his remains were moved

The exterior of the building consists of alternate strips of pink and white stone, with massive supporting arches on either side

The giant steps to the Basilica di San Francesco

The giant steps to the Basilica di San Francesco