Santa Croce Basilica Tombs and Memorial Monuments Walk

Santa Croce Basilica Tombs and Memorial Monuments Walk

2 hoursFree CancellationSmall Group
Duration
2 hours
Category
Florence Art Tours
Cancellation
Free, up to 24 hours before

About this experience

Walk the nave of Santa Croce Basilica, known as the pantheon of Italian glories, to view monumental tombs dedicated to Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Examine early Renaissance frescoes and stained glass windows that illuminate the vast Gothic interior. Discuss the role of religious orders in commissioning monumental public art. Check the details for your date before you plan your day.

What to expect

Pay respects at the final resting places of notable cultural figures within a grand Franciscan church.