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Basilica of Santa Croce
- When to go
- Monday–Saturday 09:30–17:30 · Sunday 14:00–17:30
- Official website
- Official website
Tickets and prices
- Admission
- Paid entry
as of 11 Feb
When to go
- Seasonal hours
- Monday–Saturday 09:30–17:30Sunday 14:00–17:30
as of 16 Sept
Good to know
- Accessibility
- YesDetails may vary; check before you go.
- Amenities
- audioguideDetails may vary; check before you go.
- Typical visit
- 120–150 min
Getting there
- Getting there
- SALVEMINI · bus 14, 18, 23, C1, C2 · 460 mBENCI · bus 23, C1, C3 · 190 mVERDI · bus 23, C1, C3 · 260 mDetails may vary; check before you go.
About
The Basilica di Santa Croce (Italian for 'Basilica of the Holy Cross') is a minor basilica and the principal Franciscan church of Florence, Italy. It is situated on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about 800 metres (2,600 ft) southeast of the Duomo, on what was once marshland beyond the city walls. Being the burial place of notable Italians, including those from the Italian Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, as well as the poet Foscolo, political philosopher Gentile and the composer Rossini, it is also known as the Temple of the Italian Glories (Tempio dell'Itale Glorie). The basilica is the largest Franciscan church in the world. Its most notable features are its sixteen chapels, many of them decorated with frescoes by Giotto and his pupils, and its tombs and cenotaphs. Legend says that Santa Croce was founded by St Francis himself.
- Built
- 1294
- Denomination
- catholic
- Heritage status
- wd:Q26971668wd:Q43113623
- Style
Inside
Cavalcanti AnnunciationSailko, CC BY 3.0
Baroncelli Chapelsailko, CC BY 2.5
Bardi Chapel
Ways to visit
Tickets
Questions
How long does a visit take?
120-150 min
