New Church - Chiesa Nuova

The Paternal House and Birthplace of Saint Francis of Assisi

Known by locals as Chiesa Nuova or New Church, tradition has it that the sanctuary was built on the site of the house of Saint Francis. Up until 1615, the Friars Minor, with the financial contribution of Philip III, King of Spain, tranfsormed the site into a Church.  Site where St. Francis of Assisi was imprisoned by his father.  In the small square in front of the church, two statues by the sculptor Joppolo have been place, depicting the parents of Saint Francis. 

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