About Santa Croce Church

The Temple of the Italian Glories or the Santa Croce Church is the world's largest Franciscan church. It is almost an incomplete trip to Florence if you do not pay a visit to this church. This huge holy place is the final resting place to many luminaries like Rossini, Galileo, Michelangelo, and Dante. Here you will find some spellbinding pieces of art that are sure to leave you mesmerized. It is often called the masterpiece of Renaissance Architecture.

Must See

  • The final resting places of Rossini, Galileo, Michelangelo, and Dante.
  •  Frescoes painted by Giotto.

How to reach

You need to walk from the B&B Hotel Firenze City Center to Piazza Beccaria. It will take 3 minutes. From there you need to take the C3 bus which will consume 3 minutes to arrive Magliabechi. From there walk for 1 minute to reach Santa Croce Church. 

Tips

  • Dress decently as it is a holy place.
  • Wear comfortable footwear.
  • Taking a guide is advisable as it makes the journey more interesting.
  • Don't Forget to carry your cameras to capture the mesmerizing views.
  • Wear decent clothing as it is appreciated in Florence.
  • Be aware of the social etiquette followed there so that the local people accept you better.
  • Be thoughtful while clicking pictures of the locals, some people might not like it. So, always take their permission first.
  • Always carry an ample amount of water so that you can stay hydrated during your tour.
  • Make sure to carry sunscreen if it's sunny outside.
  • Buy your ticket ahead of time to save time.
  • Do not carry big luggage with you as it gets inconvenient to carry and is not allowed at certain places.
     

Visit Time

Sunday: 02:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Monday: 09:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 09:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 09:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Thursday: 09:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Friday: 09:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Saturday: 09:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

5 to 10 minutes in the queue.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Entry fee for adults: 8 Euro.

Entry fee for children (11 to 15 age): 4 Euro.

Entry fee for children under 11 age: Free.

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 15.17°C

 

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