🏨 Santa Croce - the Temple of Italic Glories Activity

Santa Croce - the Temple of Italic Glories

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Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Florence, Florence

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence was a point of attraction already in the XIX century. It is also known as the "Pantheon of Italic Glory". The monumental tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Niccolò Machiavell are the first that come to our attention.

The church itself is rather impressive. The XIX century French writer Stendhal was so overwhelmed with the beauty of his surroundings that it made him feel ill. The Stendhal Syndrome became notorious, after this first instance.

At Santa Croce you will find not only sculptures and tombs but a number of paintings. Giotto worked there, and the two chapels frescoed by him are corner-stones of Italian painting. Agnolo Gaddi frescoed the beautiful Central Chapel with the Stories of the True Cross. He also worked at the Castellani Chapel and left us Episodes of the lives of four saints.

A great variety of art works and styles makes the visit even more interesting, as the pieces are still in the same places they were created for.

What's Included

Private tour

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Tickets

Whisperers

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Basilica of Santa Croce

The most important Franciscan church in Florence is Santa Croce. Inside its impressive walls, this basilica houses a variety of monumental tombs, some of which are masterpieces of Italian Sculpture. They range from the Renaissance to the XIX century and remind us of those commemorated in the "Temple of Italic Glories" (Tempio delle Itale Glorie). Here are the sepulchres of Galileo Galilei, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Niccolò Machiavelli and Gioacchino Rossini.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cappella Pazzi

The Pazzi Chapel is the work of Filippo Brunelleschi (the architect of the Duomo cupola). It is a great example of Renaissance architecture.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Museo dell'Opera di Santa Croce

The museum houses a great number of objects no longer in the church itself, such as paintings by Bronzino, as well as statues and other items.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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