Santa Croce Church
Florence, Italy

Santa Croce Church

Type: church / mausoleum

The largest Franciscan church in the world, built in the 13th century, known as the 'temple of Italian glory'. It houses the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Dante. The interior is adorned with a rich collection of frescoes and sculptures.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~8.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

The ticket includes a visit to the church, the crypt, and the museum adjacent to the church. Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended to avoid queues. Open daily except Sunday mornings, which are reserved for masses.

Parking nearby

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Parken am Arno

garage/underground Outside ZTL 295m to the landmark

Address: Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia, 26, Firenze

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Garage Fiesolana

garage/underground Outside ZTL 372m to the landmark

Address: Via Fiesolana, 1/A, Firenze

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