Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, Florence: Photos, Reviews & Location

Neo-Gothic Franciscan church known for its Giotto frescoes, plus tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo.

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#6 of 69 Tourist attractions in Florence #1 of 16 Catholic churches in Florence

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.80

0.6 km from the center of Florence

Rating breakdown

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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, Piazza di Santa Croce, 16, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

santacroceopera.it

+39 055 200 8789

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What is the rating of Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence?: Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 74,226 reviews.
How does Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence rank in Florence?: Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence is #6 of 69 Tourist attractions in Florence by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence located?: Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, Piazza di Santa Croce, 16, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy — 0.6 km from the center of Florence.
How can I contact Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence?: Phone: +39 055 200 8789 · Website: santacroceopera.it

Reviews (8)

Béatrice Dutoit 2023 Oct 04

I literally enjoyed the Basilica!
You dont have to queue for hours, the price is reasonable compared to other's and you'll be amazed by such beauty! I can only recommend

Sean Hattersley 2023 Sep 26

On my final morning in Florence, I visited this Basilica after seeing it on my map of places to visit. Booking tickets online was quick and easy, and once inside, I was treated to a memorable experience. Most churches allow entry without any map or interpretation. The map I was given demarcated the locations of tombs and artworks and who they are associated with whilst also offering a clear self guided tour of the Basilica. Can recommend a stop in this beautiful but understated icon of Florence!

Carol Verity 2023 Sep 21

3 hours here. Couldn't get enough of it. If you don't want to stand in front of Michaelangelo's tomb and pay him massive respect, don't go. How can you not! He was a genius. Galileo as well. He is awesome. To stand there in the presence of such greatness is a bit special.

Yari Morcus 2023 Aug 21

Beautiful cathedral and courtyard that is definitely worth visiting.
We haven't bought tickets online but the waiting time was (luckily) under 10 minutes (on a workday). The line did became larger when we had our tickets so I do recommend people to buy tickets online if possible.

John Smith 2023 Aug 15

Such a beautiful owe inspiring cathedral.

Ticket for an adult is 15€.

Once stepped inside, I can feel the greatness of God, and the influence that God has on the great artists and artisans of the past. Everything is meticulusly made with passion and soul.

The cathedral is huge, finely ordinated with sculptures, painting, murals, and artifacts from the old days.

It would be tough even for today's advances in technology in construction to replicate this holy sanctuary.

The huge paintings on the walls, life-size sculptures made of marbles, tombs of knights in the floor. The experience was like a scene from a movie, gives me goosebumps just writing this review.

I took way more pictures than I posted, but I wanted you to experience the greatness with your own eyes. The paintings and artifacts in the church are priceless. There is no other places that you can see them in the world.

Luckily there were too many people the day I visited.

James Gibson 2023 Aug 11

This was our favourite Basilica to visit. Amazing feeling when inside. Was cool to visit Michelangelo and Galileo’s tombs. Also the Last Supper by Ghirlandaio and the nod to Florence Nightingale was very nice to visit. Just make sure you check the timings as Google says they close at 5.30, but they close earlier!

Makenzie Callahan 2023 Jul 09

We loved visiting this basilica. Both Michelangelo and Galileo can be found here in their tombs. There is a beautiful courtyard and a few areas where relics of saints remain. There is a lot of Latin and Italian and not a ton of English to be read but it is beautiful nonetheless.

We went on a Friday when it was raining. There was little to no wait and a toilet for easy use.

There were multiple rooms for viewing such as the old cafeteria hall where the holy priests and monks used to eat way back in the day. The church and altar were breath taking with the gold surrounding the main focus points.

I would recommend doing this during rain or during the week. Otherwise lots of people and big groups we found were in and out constantly. We did not buy tickets before and tickets are 8 euros per person.

Cristian Dumitrescu 2023 Jun 19

Monumental cathedral that hosts tombs and cenotaphs of decisive figures in world's culture and science. A very good opportunity to stop and reflect on many things...

Our comfortable and serene modern life has countless roots in Florence, a crucible of arts and knowledge. Viewing and understanding the past helps to leap into the future.