Assisi

Assisi is an Italian hillside town known for being the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy. The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, located there, is a major pilgrimage site. Assisi is currently newsworthy because the skeleton of St. Francis is on public display for the first time, commemorating the 800th anniversary of his death. The remains are housed in a nitrogen-filled plexiglass case within the basilica. This event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. The display of St. Francis's bones is significant due to his immense religious importance and the rarity of such an event, offering believers a unique opportunity to connect with the saint's legacy.