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New digital project preserves Basilica of St. Francis
In brief
The Preserving Assisi project has launched a digital platform to safeguard the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy. To commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint's death, the project uses 27,000 photographs, 3D surveys, and immersive tours to preserve the site.
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- Reporting800 years after St. Francis’ death, new digital project preserves his basilica for years to come
Catholic News Agency · Francesca Pollio Fenton
- Reporting@aciprensa800 years after the death of St. Francis, a new digital project preserves his basilica
ACI Prensa
How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 17, 4:00 AM Catholic News Agency 800 years after St. Francis’ death, new digital project preserves his basilica for years to come
- Sep 17, 5:41 AM ACI Prensa Español 800 años después de la muerte de San Francisco, un nuevo proyecto digital preserva su basílica
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