Santa Croce - the Temple of Italic Glories

Florence, Italy
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Duration3h
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LanguagesRussian, English, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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

  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Tickets
  • Whisperers

What to expect

  1. Basilica of Santa Croce
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    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. Cappella Pazzi
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The Pazzi Chapel is the work of Filippo Brunelleschi (the architect of the Duomo cupola). It is a great example of Renaissance architecture.
  3. Museo dell'Opera di Santa Croce
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I will meet you at the statue of Dante, to the left of the façade. Please arrive 15 minutes before (if you are making your way independently) so we can collect the entrance tickets.

End point

I will meet you at the statue of Dante, to the left of the façade. Please arrive 15 minutes before (if you are making your way independently) so we can collect the entrance tickets.

Pickup details

Please consider that pickup times vary depending on the distance between your hotel and the
museum and could vary from 10 to 40 minutes. Please contact me so we can agree a pickup time.

I will meet you at he hotel lobby.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

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