This was one of my favorite churches in Italy. The character of the church was amaizing. I had no idea that so many famous people were burried here. It was a weird feeling knowing that I was in the presence of some of the greatest minds in history. The tombs of these people were also so detailed they deserved to... more

Toured November, 2007. Santa Croce is definitely worth a visit if you have the time in Florence. It's located a little out of the way but still within easy walking distance from the Duomo and other sites. The outside has very similar marble coloring to the Duomo (pink, green and white). When I was there, they were doing some work... more

I wanted to stop by Santa Croce to take a photo of Galileo's tomb for an astronomer friend, and it turned out to be my favorite site in Florence! It is a parade of Italian history, all the way up to Marconi. It also has examples of a wide range of artistic styles. The atmosphere is much more relaxed than... more

The title of this location is incorrect: Santa Croce is not a Cathedral, but a church. A cathedral is the seat of the bishop, which in florence is the Duomo. This large Franciscan _church_ was begun in the 1290's, when many buildings were going up around Florence. Many people come here to see the tomb monuments placed in the side... more

ファサードは１９世紀のもので味気ないが、内部は１４世紀以降の美術で溢れています。特にジオットの「聖フランチェスコ伝」、「... more