Marble facade of the Basilica of Santa Croce under a blue sky, with a statue of Dante on the left.

Basilica of Santa Croce

The basilica holds the funeral monuments of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli, among works of art and spaces of a religious complex still in use.

  • Religion and art
  • Suggested time:1 to 1.5 hours
  • Area:Santa Croce

About Basilica of Santa Croce

The names on the walls read like the index of a school textbook: Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli are among those buried in Santa Croce. But looking only at the funeral monuments shortens the visit; the church is part of a complex with other spaces and works of art.

Use the map to choose the route available on your date. It is a place of worship: keep your voice low and cover your shoulders and legs. The tourist entrance is paid and follows different rules from the access reserved for prayer.

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