Piazza del Vescovado

HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT

This small piazza is home to the former Cathedral of Assisi, Santa Maria Maggiore and the Vescovado (Bishops residence). This square is where St. Francis renounced material goods and wealth.

A Special Place for Pilgrims Following the Life of St. Francis

Piazza del Vescovado/The Bishop's Plaza is a stop every Franciscan pilgrim must visit. This site, where Francis renounced his 'worldly' ways by returning his possessions to his earthly father while e...

STARTING POINT OF SAINT FRANCIS

This small tree lined piazza is located adjacent to Santa Maria Maggiore, is home to Fonanella del Lione, and was the place where Saint Francis publicly renounced his father’s wealth and where he was ...

Historic

This piazza has roots to the Roman empire and Catholic beginnings of St Francis. It is here where he renounced his wealth and position to take up the work of the Lord.

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I confirm the reviews that have been made before me,here comes the church of Santa Maria,the Square is small but well maintained and clean.In the center it is a small fountain.In the middle.