



National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi
North Beach
Built in 1849, this Gold Rush-era church is California's oldest Italian parish and the spiritual anchor of a city named for Saint Francis. Step inside the hushed main chapel, then wander into the Porziuncola Nuova, a scaled replica of Francis's beloved chapel in Assisi.
Historic Gold Rush church
Porziuncola Nuova replica
Peaceful sanctuary
Italian heritage landmark
Tips
❤️"the real heart of San Francisco"
⛪don't miss the Porziuncola Nuova replica chapel
📚steps from City Lights Bookstore and Beat Museum
National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi
North BeachOpens Friday at 10:00 AM




Built in 1849, this Gold Rush-era church is California's oldest Italian parish and the spiritual anchor of a city named for Saint Francis. Step inside the hushed main chapel, then wander into the Porziuncola Nuova, a scaled replica of Francis's beloved chapel in Assisi.
Historic Gold Rush church
Porziuncola Nuova replica
Peaceful sanctuary
Italian heritage landmark
Tips
❤️"the real heart of San Francisco"
⛪don't miss the Porziuncola Nuova replica chapel
📚steps from City Lights Bookstore and Beat Museum