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Basilica di Santa Croce

Piazza Santa Croce 16, Florence, Italy
+39-055-246-6105
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As featured in 3 days in Florence
Ranked #13 of 176 attractions in Florence
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Type: Religious Sites, Cemeteries, Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings, Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: This is the richest medieval church in Florence, which features frescoes by Giotto, a chapel by Brunelleschi and one of the finest of all early... more » Owner description: This is the richest medieval church in Florence, which features frescoes by Giotto, a chapel by Brunelleschi and one of the finest of all early Renaissance tombs. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Audio guide a must as it explains so much about the tombs and the people buried here. Famous people and interesting histories fill this cloistered church. Beautiful.

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Wolverhampton, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The front facade is amazing, the interior very good and the cloisters, gardens and School of Leather courtyard are splendid. It is more important to have a gander at this than, say, queue to go into the Uffizzi.

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Lancashire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We spent a good two hours at Santa Croce, and it was the highlight of our stay. We had audio guides, which were really helpful, but there is so much to see and experience take your time to take everything in.

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milford, CT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful memorials to Michaelangelo, Galileo, etc. Not to be missed! The exterior marble however, dates from 1863

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

When we visited this cathedral I was basically expecting to visit a few graves of famous Italians like Michaelangelo, Dante and Machievelli, I wasn't expecting to also be treated to some frescoes by Giotto outlining the life of St Francis and also a visit to the leather school where artisans were at work. This place is well worth a visit.... More

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Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The church has a beautiful marble front. Inside you will find the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli amongst others. It was also interesting to see the predecessor to (or inspiration of) the Statue of Liberty.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This is not the busiest part of Florence which is nice but it is definitely a must see. There are a few very famous people buried here in the church including Galileo, Michaelangelo, and Machiavelli.

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

See the incredible tombs of Michealangelo, Dante, Galileo and more. The statue that was the inspiration for The Statue of Liberty is here in the same rooms as these tombs. It won't take you long to go through this Cathedral and will only cost you 3 Euros per person. Just blocks from The Uffizzi Gallery and the Piazza Della Signoria.

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Caernarfon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Amazing church - facade fantastic - interior full of interest; beautiful frescoes within the various chapels, Galileo's and Michelangelo's tombs, amongst others, fantastic marble tomb engravings on floor - skulls and cross bones etc. Many paintings by renowned artists of the various eras, just on the walls! Interesting chapel, and a peaceful garden to the rear to sit in peace... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We visited on 8 May 2013 and found that for a small additional cost, we could be part of a 3pm tour of the restoration work currently undergoing in the church. Antonio was our guide and he was excellent, explaining the history of the church, the restoration and in particular Gaddi's fresco around the Altar that is currently being restored.... More

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