Florence Basilica di Santa Croce, Church: Basilica Santa Croce in Florence Area, Italy IT

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Florence Basilica di Santa Croce Information
(Florence, Italy IT)

Attractions in Florence, Italy IT
Basilica di Santa Croce

Address:
Cripta dei Caduti
Florence (Firenze)
Tuscany (Toscana)
Italy IT (Italia)

Tel: +39 (0) 55 246 6105

The Basilica di Santa Croce is a beautiful, large Franciscan church dating back more than 500 years. Florence's Basilica di Santa Croce facade consists of colourful marble in a geometric pattern and contains many interesting features, including a Gothic interior in the shape of a cross, impressive frescoes by artists including Giotto, two sculptures by Donatello and a highly regarded octagonal marble pulpit created by Benedetto da Maiano.

Famous tombs at Florence's Basilica di Santa Croce include those of Michelangelo, Macchiavelli, Galileo and Bardi. Other attractions at the Basilica di Santa Croce include 276 tombstones on the floor, many more tombstones in the walls, various chapels and some truly outstanding works of art on display.

Florence Basilica di Santa Croce attraction open: 09:30 to 17.30
Florence Basilica di Santa Croce attraction admission: charge, free for children under 11, disabled people and local residents

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