Chiesa di San Francesco

This was the first of the Alatri churches we came to. It contains an unusual fresco called Christ in the Labyrinth in the convent next door, but it wasn't open as everyone was still recovering from a festival the day before. :)

Built in 1220, this gothic style church purports to have a cloak from St. Francis of Assisi, donated by Francis himself. It's been dated with modern techniques back to the 13th century. It's kept in a climate controlled display near the altar.

There are also a few pieces of 14th-15th century frescos with John the Baptist in his animal skins and with bare legs.Read more