Cathedral of San Rufino & Basilica of St Clare in Assisi

The Cathedral of San Rufino and the Basilica of St. Clare form a powerful spiritual axis in Assisi, each holding deep connections to the city’s medieval saints. San Rufino, with its striking Romanesque façade, is the place where both St. Francis and St. Clare were baptized. A short walk away, the Basilica of St. Clare preserves the saint’s simple, radiant spirit, housing her relics and the treasured San Damiano Cross that inspired Francis’s mission of simplicity, compassion, and love for all creation.