Santa Croce

When in Florence make sure you see one of the historic beauties of Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. This single ticket gives you access to the treasures of the Monumental Complex which includes the Basilica, the cloisters, and the Museo dell'Opera Basilica of Santa Croce is one of the most beautiful churches of Florence and the largest Franciscan church in the world; it is also known as the Temple of the Italian Glories, as many important artists, writers and scientists, including Michelangelo Buonarroti, Galileo Galilei, Gioachino Rossini, Ugo Foscolo and Leon Battista Alberti are buried here.

Add a taste of Italian opera to your stay in Florence: The Three Tenors offer a show of opera arias and famous traditional Neapolitan songs with dancers in the heart of the beautiful Tuscan capital. In the former oratory of Santa Maria Vergine della Croce al Tempio, the soloists are accompanied by a chamber ensemble of mandolin, double bass and piano. Famous arias from "La Traviata", "Rigoletto" and "Tosca" alternate with Neapolitan songs such as "O sole mio", "Funiculì Funiculà" and "Torna a Surriento". Cast Tenors: Mattia Nebbiai, Claudio Sassetti, Leonardo Sgroi Mandolin: Andrea Benucci Double bass: Antonio Lipari Grand piano: Jin Heui Kang Director: Antonio Lipari Dancers: Martina Maiani and Fernando Ferrandino Choreography: Donatella Cantagallo Set design: Antonio Lipari

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the temple of the Italian Glories • See the burial place of several Florentine and Italian masters • Find frescoes by Giotto and a chapel designed by Brunelleschi • Admire the works by Donatello and the monument dedicated to Dante – Visit the Basilica di Santa Croce, the principal Franciscan church in Florence. Learn about Florentine history and discover the life of Michelangelo. See the burial place of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilee, Rossini and more.

This walking food tour is designed to discover and taste the gastronomic side of Florence, among the most appreciated by Italians. The city will surprise you for the variety and richness of its flavors, recipes and wines. Our gastronomic tour around Sant’Ambrogio neighborhood – away from the big crowds yet in the city centre, where you’ll find mostly locals – is designated to make you enjoy the authentic flavors of this city in every bite, enriching it with stories and anecdotes and taking you only in the best places where locals usually go. The journey includes ancient specialties such us cecina or lampredotto, excellent wines and new flavours in wineries and small restaurants. The secret of our tastiest and most authentic perspective of Tuscan cuisine is a very simple recipe: knowing where to go and the city culinary heritage; employing only passionate food-lovers, licensed tour guides; respecting the local producers, as well as the food richness of this unique city.

Get ready to admire some of the most beautiful and unique works of art and sculpture in the world. Enjoy a 1.5-hour experience inside one of the most particular and rich in history places in the city of Florence. During the experience, you will hear about the history of the main Franciscan church in Florence: stories about its foundation in the 13th century, as well as stories about its masterpieces and its tombs hosted in the church. Inside the church, your tour guide will show you the magnificent architectural features of the Gothic style, and you’ll admire Giotto’s frescoes, Bardi Chapel, Medici Chapel, Pazzi Chapel, and all the other masterpieces made by Donatello, Brunelleschi, and many other important painters. Don’t forget that Santa Croce Church is the “hall of fame” of Italian culture. Here, in this church, would rest some of the biggest Italian personalities, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. You will admire their tombs which are truly masterpieces.

Enjoy an insightful private tour of Santa Croce with a 5-star guide. Visiting the biggest Franciscan church in the world is an incredible experience but without a tour guide, you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the secrets hidden within its walls. Built in the 13th century Santa Croce became a "Temple of Italian Glory” as Michelangelo Buonarroti, Galileo Galilei and many other famous Italians are buried there. – Step on Medieval graves and learn why they have sculls and crossbones engraved; – Learn the mystery about Dante’s empty grave; – Hear the story how Michelangelo’s body was stolen from Rome; – Learn all the details of the intricate story of Galileo Galilei and discover the place where he was secretly buried for 100 years; – Get the headsets to hear the guide clearly. Enjoy this unique experience with your tour guide, install a dialogue, ask questions, and be ready to hear all the fascinating stories and secrets hidden within the walls of Santa Croce.

An event that blends the elegance of opera with the passion and warmth of Neapolitan songs, two apparently distant but extraordinarily complementary musical worlds. “O' Sole Mio: Neapolitan Songs and Great Opera Arias” is a concert that celebrates the timeless beauty of Italian music, performed by an extraordinarily talented couple of singers formed by a soprano and a baritone, accompanied by a grand piano that expresses all the passion and melody of the most famous compositions. The harmony of the performers will accompany you in a musical dialogue that ranges from the unforgettable classical arias taken from the masterpieces of Rossini, Verdi and other masters of the Italian opera tradition to the most exuberant popular songs of the Neapolitan tradition, creating an experience that tells stories of passion, joy and poignant nostalgia.

Standing tall in Florence, Italy, the Basilica di Santa Croce isn't just a church, it's a pantheon. This Franciscan masterpiece, nicknamed the "Temple of the Italian Glories," is the final resting place for iconic Italians like Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Walk its halls and marvel at Giotto's frescoes, or stand in the piazza where legends rest, all within 800 meters of the Duomo's awe-inspiring presence. Don't miss this treasure trove of art and history on your Florentine adventure.

1) From the ancient Posta Santa Croce walking along the transhumance routes in Puglia. We will start from Dolmen La Chianca, a prehistoric megalithic tomb from the Bronze Age. Crossing one of the typical blades of this territory we will reach a vast complex of karst origin characterized by the presence of caves where in 1955 a femur belonging to an adult individual of Homo sapiens neandertalensis was found. 2) Along the sea with a fantastic coastline full of sea caves that they were inhabited since the Neolithic, as attested by the materials found by Majellaro and Prelorenzo. We will discover the Caves of Ripalta. Along this stretch of the Via Francigena you can also admire the typical Apulian rural landscape with its dry stone walls, haystacks and small houses. We will continue on a short stretch through a fantastic meadow of spontaneous orchids and we will be able to reach Cala Pantano, a small inlet created by the blades, erosive furrows typical of the Apulian landscape.

Enjoy the best way to move between ancient and pedestrian Florence streets! Leave no footprints on an eco-tour of Florence by electric golf cart and marvel at the landmarks of Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria and Santa Maria Novella. Learn about the monuments of the Renaissance city via a complimentary MP3 audio guide. PLEASE NOTE: Golf carts cannot travel through some parts of the historical city center so you need to get off the golf cart and walk to see some attractions.

Enjoy a small group tour (maximum of 15 people) of the Basilica of Santa Croce, known as the Temple of the Glories of Italy. As a mausoleum for important personalities, it houses the tombs of the painter and sculptor Michelangelo, the author Dante, and the scientist Galileo.

Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) church in Florence, also known as the "Temple of the Italian Glories" as it is being the burial place of some famous Italians like Galileo, Michelangelo, Machiavelli and etc. Explore the immense artistic wealth in Santa Croce with the interior, the exterior which is covered with a polychrome marble façade, the Bell Tower, Crypt and the 16 Chapels. Later in the afternoon embark on a walking tour to view the most famous attractions and squares of the Florence city. Tour Highlights • Temple of the Italian Glories ( Tempio dell'Itale Glorie) • Burial place of several Florentine and Italian masters such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilee, Rossini and more • Find frescos by Giotto and a chapel designed by Brunelleschi • Walk over the famous Old Bridge • Learn from a professional guide who will show you the city's hidden treasures

Join our small group tour led by a professional, local guide and enjoy a pleasant walk through the history and the flavours of the Medieval city of Florence. Enter the San Lorenzo Market and be amazed by its colours. Pass through the stalls and stop to try the local products: have some schiacciata with the balsamic vinegar, try the cantuccini, the homemade fresh pasta, and more! The tour lasts 2.5 hours and it is led by a local expert guide!

Unveiling the "Temple of the Italian Glories"! Delve into the Basilica di Santa Croce, the final resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo, and other iconic Italians. Explore its artistic treasures – the polychrome marble facade, grand interior, bell tower, chapels, and crypt. In the afternoon, embark on a captivating walking tour through Florence's most famous squares and landmarks. This tour is your key to unlocking the secrets of Florence's art, history, and Renaissance spirit

Our classic tour is a golf cart ride with your own personal driver who will escort you through the center of Florence to enjoy the beauty of these most suggestive points.

Santa Croce Church is one of the must if you want to know all about Florence. The Church was consacrated in 1443 but the façade of the church remained unfinished for more than three centuries, showing its bare Florentine limestone surface, the structure apt to sustain the architectural and sculptural elements. When in the nineteenth century Santa Croce became the Pantheon of the Italians it was necessary to complete the works and in 1857 the first stone of the façade was put into place at the presence of Pope Pius IX. After the guided tour, you will enjoy one of the best Homemade Ice Cream in Florence

Visit Michelangelo's home with his early artworks and the burial place Santa Croce Church. Enjoy the splendor of the Renaissance. This private tour provides three hours full of stories regarding the legendary Florentine master , the most important artist in Italy and in the world: Michelangelo Buonarroti. After the Covid-19 the Church of Santa Croce will be open just in saturdays and sundays, from 11:00 al to 4:00 pm The Church of Santa Croce will be replaced by the Accademia Gallery or the Medici Chapels, depending on availability

Visit the Santa Croce Basilica in Florence, a stunning Gothic architectural masterpiece known for its colorful marble façade. Once a sanctuary for Franciscan friars, the basilica houses remarkable frescoes by Giotto and Agnolo Gaddi, along with notable works by Donatello and the tombs of renowned figures like Michelangelo and Galileo. Explore the Brunelleschi Cloister and the Pazzi Chapel, an example of Renaissance perfection. Afterward, visit a historic workshop where artisans uphold a 13th-century leather craftsmanship tradition, producing authentic Florentine leather goods. This experience combines art, history, and exceptional craftsmanship, making it a must-visit in Florence.

Join our small group tour led by a professional, local guide and enjoy a pleasant walk through the history and the flavours of the medieval city of Florence. Enter the San Lorenzo Market and be amazed by its vibrant colours. Pass through the stalls and stop to sample the local products: have some schiacciata with the balsamic vinegar, try the cantuccini, the homemade fresh pasta, the traditional pappa al pomodoro and much more! The tour lasts for 2.5 hours and it is led by a professional guide.

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