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 Interior of Santa Croce and
ceiling painting. by jon_and_may
One of things not to be missed are the extravagant paintings on the ceilings. Artists and architects designed their spaces to be full of art and detail, so remember to look around and absorb it all. Many tourists miss this which is a shame. Leave a Comment Directions: South-east of Piazza della Repubblica. About 5-10 minute walk.
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It faces the square of Santa Croce which, on the other sides is lined by old palaces. In this square, during the Medici period, first the tournaments took place and later foot-ball matches.
The Basilica is one of the largest churches in the city. The facade is a modern one (1863) and so is the bell-tower (1865) built in gothic style. The interior, in the shape of an Egyptian cross is divided into three aisles by octagonal pillars supporting pointed arches. Inside the Basilica, the most famous funeral monuments are along the walls of the right aisle, These include the monument to Dante Alighieri by Ricci; to Michelangelo, by Vasari ; to Alfieri, by Canova ; and to Machiavelli, by I. Spinazzi . Leave a Comment
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 by Polly74
The church contains funeral monuments of famous people in the world of art and culture: Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Alfieri, Machiavelli, Dante Aligheri, Giuseppe Rossini, Foscolo, and many, many more. The floor is covered with old tombstones. There is no other place to walk other than stepping on the graves, so I fully expected to be hit lighting upon exiting the Basilica. Leave a Comment
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Many famous Italians are buried in the church: e.g. Leon Battista Alberti, Michelangelo, Vittorio Alfieri, Leonardo Bruni, Gioacchino Rossini and Galileo.
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 Santa Croce, Firenze by AndrafLeave a Comment Address: Piazza Santa Croce
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 by Oana_bic
Here is Santa Croce square and its church..famous not only for the Gothic style and famous works of art that it contains but for the pretty big names decomposing here: Alfieri, Dante, Gallilei Galileo, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Machiavelli, Michelangelo. Leave a Comment
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The Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is the principal Franciscan [church]] in Florence, Italy, and a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church. It is situated on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about 800 metres south east of the Duomo. The site, when first chosen, was in marshland outside the city walls. It is the burial place of some of the most illustrious Italians, such as Michelangelo, Donatello, Galileo, Machiavelli, Foscolo, Gentile, Rossini, Marconi and Fermi, thus it is known also as the Pantheon of the Italian Glories (Tempio dell'Itale Glorie or Pantheon dell'Itale Glorie.
This is one of the most splendid sites of Florence, where it is pleasant to stop and sit on the large and comfortable benches, to consult a guidebook, read the newspaper or simply observe the light of day as it plays on the facade of Santa Croce
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Croce by bpwilletLeave a Comment
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 Piazza San Croce and Entrance
to San Croce by mydreamquest, 4 more photos
As I took this picture, two days later, I'd be surprised with the historical energy of past figures who lay here in peace.
The entrance fee is around 8 Euro and for an extra 2 Euro you must get the audio guide with the very useful map. Careful review of this guide will tell you that the tombs of Michelangelo, Gioacchino Rossini (composer who wrote the "Barbers of Seville" opera), Ghiberti (the creator of the gates of paradise), Galileo Galilei (person who theorized that the earth was not the center of the universe or flat), and Niccolo Machiavelli.
There is also a memorial for Dante and a seperate chapel for the Medici's. There was a peaceful sculpture in front of the Medici chapel which I was found of.
The sculpture on Michelangelo's tomb has three women who symbolized his mastery of sculpture, architectue, and painting. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza San CroceDirections: 10 minute walk southeast from the Duomo.
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