Opera di Santa Croce Review

Very suggestive with a lively square of little clubs

Absolutely splendid place to visit while visiting The Juwel of Tuscany such as Florence. Easy to get in without the need to prebook tickets. The entrance is on the left side of this monument when looking at the front of it. I've waited approximately about 10 minutes in the queue and managed to get in. Most of the people, that ment something in Florence are buried inside. Such as Galileo Galilei, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo as well as the most members of Pazzi family, my ancestors. They were ceased by Medici family and exterminated. Must see while in Florence.

Beautiful square lits of great food and shopping close by.

very beautiful cathedral. in addition to paintings and tombs of famous men it is possible to visit the leather factory.

..beautiful marble facade of the basilica as well as the interior..will visit if you are in Florence

The greatest artistes rest in peace in this honorable basilica. Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei etc,,,

Remarkable well-preserved frescoes and original 14th-century furnishings give a good idea of how the whole church must have looked in the 14th century when it was completely covered with paintings.

One of the best places in the world that I have visited, where the tombs of some of the most important figures of the Italian Renaissance are, it is essential to visit it

One can not go through Firenze and not stop here. You have to enjoy the views of this basilica and as a good tourist point, there are usually people in this place. Pulling at night the place is usually quieter.

Considered the minor cousin of the Duomo, it is worth visiting for its beauty and grandeur. The semi-deserted square gave it an air of even more charm and mystery

Must take the free guided tour inside. Just ask about it?

There are all the best poets, scientists and architects there!

I took one of those Really-Fast trains from Rome to Florence to spend a single day to pay my respects to (IMHO) the greatest artist ever Michelangelo. Saying my rosary directly in front of the humble sculpture s remains was one of the highest spiritual points of my life kissing Jesus Crown of Thorns last April is the only thing that comes close. That, of course was in Paris Notre Dame Cathedral.

Today empty and silent, this square is nevertheless splendid.

Wonderful place to linger. To adore Dante and marvel at the tomb he made for him in the church. Dante is buried in Ravenna. He never returned to his hometown after his exile.

Outstanding church amongst many in beautiful but incredibly busy Florence.

Visited October 2017. Beautiful building! Waited in the queue to go inside, but didn't make it. It was a very tragic day. A Spanish tourist was killed in the building when a block of marble came loose in the ceiling, fell 66 ft. and killed the man. It was a traumatic day for all in the church that day. By God's grace I was not in the building when the incident happened.

Beautiful place with amazing marble church nice restaurants

The most evocative church in Florence, pity no student discount!

Maximum expression of Italic beauty. I'll be back after over fifty years.

Absolutely beautiful but the interior is disappointing, not worth the long wait to visit.

The cemetery can also be visited, with burials of important people

No comment on the basilica. Simply gorgeous. I point out that the inhabitants of Fi and its province enter for free.

The Basilica of Santa Croce in the homonymous square in Florence, is one of the largest Franciscan churches and one of the greatest achievements of Gothic in Italy. It is the burial place of some of the most More

Majesty of the monument and very impressive to see it up close ...

Wonderful church, the final home of numerous remains of famous people.

I would recommend. We find here tombs, among others Gelileusz, Micha Angelo or Machiavelli.

It is one of the greatest examples of Gothic in Italy, it is the largest Franciscan church in the world. Graves of historical characters: Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Rossini, Machiavel, etc.

A great surprise. The tranquility it conveys to us is excellent. To see the magnificent tombs of great men at reasonable prices and without the stiffness of the other spaces is the best there can be.

Amazing to see resting place of Michangelo, Galileo, and so many others

Nice and quiet at present due to Covid. There's an app to help you find your way around so you might like to download that from your favourite app stove before your visit.

It's worth a visit. A great artistic complex with works by great artists

In Florence there are more interesting things to see.

Didn't go inside the Basilica but there is a great Christmas market in the piazza.

One of the historical monuments to visit in Florence

Exciting visit ... with a tour guide of course. Art Pass Council - Tourist Guide Giulia Chinappi Florence

As this church features in one of my favourite novels, A Room with a View, I felt obliged to visit. The byzantine front is just a facade but inside is beautiful, better than the Duomo in central Florence, in my opinion.