PRESERVING ASSISI
A universal heritage, a growing memory
Explore the Basilica and Sacred Convent of Saint Francis through 360° panoramas, gigapixel frescoes and thematic journeys.
A project by Haltadefinizione and the General Custody of the Sacred Convent of Saint Francis of the Friars Minor Conventual
A project made possible with the support of
Discover, digitise and preserve
Photographs, 3D surveys and documents build a digital record of the complex to support research and conservation. New digitisation campaigns will expand the collection during 2027.
Discover the projectProject milestones
PhotographyPre-restoration campaign
GigapixelPost-restoration campaign
360° panoramasUpper Basilica
GigapixelNew acquisitions
PlatformPanoramas and launch
- Planned
New campaignsDigitisation and 3D
Explore the detail.
Billions of pixels. A new way to look at Giotto.
The Basilica and the Sacred Convent
Two churches, one above the other, and their surroundings: explore the complex through maps, 360° panoramas and digitised artworks.
History of the BasilicaEXPLORE THE COMPLEX
Upper Basilica
Lower Basilica
Exterior
The images that saved the vaults
Photography as memory and a tool for reconstruction. A story that reveals why documenting our heritage matters.
Discover the storyThe project promoters
Preserving Assisi is a project by Haltadefinizione, a tech company of Gruppo Panini Cultura, and the General Custody of the Sacred Convent of Saint Francis of the Friars Minor Conventual, carried out through an association in participation established by public deed. It benefits from the patronage and support of the National Committee for the Celebrations of Saint Francis, the patronage of the Region of Umbria and the Municipality of Assisi, and is developed in collaboration with the University of Florence and with the support of BPER Banca.
Contact
Project information, partnerships and collaboration.
info@haltadefinizione.comAll contact information