Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi. The Franciscan monastery (Sacro Convento) and the lower and upper church (Basilica inferiore e superiore) of St Francis were begun immediately after his canonization in 1228. Simone di Pucciarello donated the land for the church, a hill at the west side of Assisi, known as "Hill of Hell" (it. Collo d'Inferno - here the criminals were put to death). Today, this hill is aptly called "Hill of Paradise".

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Basilica of St Francis Assisi The Franciscan monastery Sacro Convento and the lower and upper church Basilica inferiore e superiore of St Francis were begun immediately after his canonization in 1228 Simone di Pucciarello donated the land for the church a hill at the west side of Assisi known as Hill of Hell it Collo d Inferno here the criminals were put to death Today this hill is aptly called Hill of Paradise

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Location: Assisi, Umbria, Italy
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