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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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