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Piazza Santa Croce is another beautiful Florence piazza.
This square was originally the site of public meetings, but today it is more the site of souvenir shops!
There are some great buildings here, including the gorgeous Santa Croce Church.
The square is home to artists showing/selling their creations, the occasional street entertainer and plenty of tourists taking the weight off and consulting their guidebooks. Leave a Comment Directions: In the Santa Croce region, close to the Arno River.
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 Piazza di Santa Croce by jono84
It was started in 1294, and contains must-see 14th century frescoes by Giotto and Gaddi (his later pupil). It is also famed for containing tombs and monuments, of such names as MICHAELANGELO (on the right as you enter: 1570) , GALILEO (on the left), BRUNI (the large tomb at the end on the right), and MACHIAVELLI (mid-way down on the right).
Whilst in the pituresque cloister alongside the church, stands the Cappella de' Pazzi ( a Renaissance masterpiece by Brunelleschi).
The Basilica, Museo, Cloister and Cappella de' Pazzi are all open 10.30am-5.30pm mon-sat, and sundays 3-5.30pm. They close earlier in the off-season months. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza di Santa CrocePhone: 055 24 46 19Directions: Eastern part of the city centre, not far north of the River Arno
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The beautiful Basilica di Santa Croce holds pride of place in Piazza Santa Croce.
It's facade is made from some more of that stunning multi-colour marble that was used on the Duomo.
The inside is grand and lavishly decorated, and the floor is covered with tombstones of famous Florentines.
This church is yet another example of the beauty that Florence has to offer! Leave a Comment Directions: Located in Piazza Santa Croce, in the Santa Croce region, close to the Arno River
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The Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is ones of Florence’s largest churches with many separate altars and chapels (16 of them). It is an example of true Gothic - huge and airy. It is also the largest Franciscan church in the world.
There are a series of tombs in the aisles and Michelangelo’s tomb is here, as well as a statue that looks like it was the “original” Statue of Liberty. One of my favorite pieces in the church was a simple and beautiful statue of Mary with a gold halo.
Outside is the cloister walk ("Cloisters of Serenity"). It's lined with 19th century monuments and leads to Cappella de' Pazzi.
Even though the Basilica was under renovation while we were there, it was still a beautiful church and definitely one of my favorite sites in Florence. Out front on the Piazza di Santa Croce are food stands, street performers, etc. I particularly liked the statue of Dante in the Piazza. Definitely worth a visit!
Special Tip - if you are in Florence during the Christmas season, be sure to visit Santa Croce for the nativity scenes inside - including live animals!
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm; Sun 1-5:30pm
Cost: Admission 4€
Photography: Permitted with no flash.
Dress appropriately.
Please note that all visitor information is correct as of this writing. Leave a Comment Address: It is situated on the Piazza di Santa CrocePhone: 055-244-619Directions: Walk about 800 metres south east of the Duomo or take bus number B, 13, 23, or 71.Website: www.santacroce.firenze.it
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 The tomb of Michaelangelo
Buonaroti by Callavetta
How amazed and humbled are you when you stand at the foot of these tombs? For me it was indeed an incredible moment. So much genius..... Leave a Comment
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Now and then I wish that I had discovered this fantastic travel-site earlier... Then I hadn't had the feeling that I was at Santa Croce, without knowing what was there...
Sure, I thought it was an amazing church, almost like the Duomo of Florence, and the espresso at the café right over the piazza was also really good. But...
... I missed all the good stuff.
Because Santa Croce isn't just "another" beautiful church. Inside (where I didn't go, of course - stupid me) are the tombs of great persons as Michelangelo, Galileo and many many more. According to other sites here at Virtual Tourist the whole floor is crowded with tombstones.
Mm, doesn't feels that nice to walk around over tombstones, but...?
The basilica was built 1294, and rebuilt 1966 after the floods came over Florence.
Next time, for sure, I'll stay a bit longer. Maybe skip the espresso, and definately go inside...
I advice you to do the same, although, as I said, the espresso was really good, so you maybe should take your time for that too...? ;)
Another really good thing with this piazza is that it isn't "that" crowded with people. Not as the Duomo anyway. You could actually sit down for a couple of minutes, without feeling stressed to death. Leave a Comment Directions: Close to the River Arno, another kilometer after Ponte Vecchio.
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 by christine.j
I thought the windows were beautiful, as were the many paintings and frescoes. The Bardi chapel was the chapel I enjoyed most, this could be a museum in its own right.
Entrance fee was 5 Euro a person. Leave a Comment
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 The facade by night by BorneoGrrl
This is also the final resting place of famous Italians e.g Michaelangelo & Galileo and you can find their tomb in the church
There is no fees to enter the church Address: Piazza Santa Croce, Firenze
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The Santa Croce is the largest Franciscan church in Florence. The original construction of this church started in 1295 by architect Arnolfo di Cambio and completed in 1442. Inside, you’ll find small side-chapels dedicated to families like the Peruzzis who frequented the church in its early days. The walls of these chapels and the entire church are covered in elaborate frescoes by Giotto and his students. One of the largest draws of this particular church are its tomb; those of Michelangelo Buonarroti, Galileo Galilei and Dante Alighieri. I must admit, I had little knowledge of the Santa Croce when I first visited and, as an English teacher, was starstruck by the tomb of Dante.
Outside the church, in the Piazza Santa Croce, visitors will find various tourist shops and stands, local artisans and plenty of restaurants. The piazza and church are in walking distance to other major Florence site like the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo.
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