The Basilica of St Bernardino all'Osservanza

The Relics of Saint Bernardino

  • The clothes that belonged to Saint Bernardino are undoubtedly among the most important relics at the Osservanza. The main items are the travelling tunic in lightweight wool, the thick gray wool habit, the woollen cloak used as a large cope, and the long baize socks.

    The precious reliquary that contains them was made between 1454 and 1462 by Francesco d'Antonio and commissioned by the consistory . . .