Basilica of Santa Croce: Where Legends Rest in Florence
Standing tall in Florence, Italy, the Basilica di Santa Croce isn't just a church, it's a pantheon. This Franciscan masterpiece, nicknamed the "Temple of the Italian Glories," is the final resting place for iconic Italians like Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Walk its halls and marvel at Giotto's frescoes, or stand in the piazza where legends rest, all within 800 meters of the Duomo's awe-inspiring presence. Don't miss this treasure trove of art and history on your Florentine adventure.
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Florence is about 8 min by road from Florence Peretola Airport. Compact enough to cross on foot in half an hour, and holding more Renaissance art than most countries. Busy in the middle and calm five minutes out; the Oltrarno side of the river is where people actually live and eat.
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