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9. Assisi cathedral attracts finest artists in Italy Revered artists and craftsmen gathered at Assisi in the late 1200's to contribute to the building of a majestic new cathedral. The cathedral was built to honor Saint Francis, the holy man from Assisi who died in 1226. Famed painter Giotto portrayed scenes from the life of Saint Francis on the cathedral walls. Click here to take an online tour of some splendid cathedrals.
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