Basilica of St Francis, in Ravenna, Italy

A UNESCO protected landmark, this 10^th-century church is an architectural masterpiece with an unexpected and unique crypt. The Basilica di San Francesco, or Basilica of St Francis, is a 10^th century church in the heart of historic Ravenna, Italy.   Dante, the famous medieval Italian poet and author of the Divine Comedy, was originally buried here.  This church is a wonderful place to take traveling companions who may not love medieval churches quite as much as you do, as the crypt has a delightful surprise.