Florence Trip Overview
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.
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Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Starts: Florence, Italy
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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What to Expect When Visiting Florence, Tuscany, Italy
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.
Visit: Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazza Santa Croce 16, 50122, Florence Italy
The Basilica, with its T-shaped base and three naves, was built in the tradition of Franciscan convents. One of the most beautiful churches of Florence and the largest Franciscan church in the world, the Basilica of Santa Croce is also known as the Temple of the Italian Glories, as many important artists, writers and scientists are buried here. You will be able to see the most important sepulchers (including those of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Galileo Galilei, Niccolò Machiavelli), the tombs in the pavement, the altars by Vasari, and the many chapels with frescoes of the most important Italian artists from the 12th century (Giotto, Agnolo Gaddi, and others).
Special attention to this point:
Santa Croce Basilica is a place of worship and visitors are asked to respect the following rules:
– Access to the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Crypt will be denied without an appropriate attire (no bare arms/shoulders or bare legs)
