Basilica di Santa Croce, Italy
From series “The Most Elegant Buildings of Baroque Architecture”
The Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence is a bright example of the baroque style. It is the largest principal Franciscan church in the world. The Basilica attracts not only with its unique architectural style but also with the great inner decoration. The chapels are decorated with great old frescoes by Giotto. On the territory of the church, you can find the shrines of the notable Italian people. The church has been built for about a hundred years and was finished in 1385.
Legend says that Santa Croce was founded by the main Catholic saint Franciscus Assisiensis. The church was decorated by the best Italian artists and sculptors. Many of their masterpieces we can see within thousands of years. Today the main decoration of the Basilica is the delicate stained-glass windows, the main altar that is decorated with the 14th century Agnolo Gaddi frescoes.
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Fuel station: 'Piazza Poggi' in 0.39 km
Supermarket: 'Gastronomia Giuliano' in 0.12 km
Parking: 'Garage Bargello' in 0.23 km
Apotheek: 'Galenica Omeopatia' in 0.21 km
Police station: 'Ministero Dell'Ambiente Nucleo Operativo Ecologico' in 0.2 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Kome Japanese restaurant Florence' in 0 km
Railway station: 'Firenze Santa Maria Novella' in 1.32 km
Nearest airports:
» Peretola Airport FLR - in 6 km
» Lucca Airport LCV - in 54 km
» Siena Airport SAY - in 56 km
» Galileo Galilei Airport PSA - in 69 km
» Forli Airport FRL - in 80 km
» Peretola Airport FLR - in 6 km
» Lucca Airport LCV - in 54 km
» Siena Airport SAY - in 56 km
» Galileo Galilei Airport PSA - in 69 km
» Forli Airport FRL - in 80 km
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Yome - Your Home in Florence
Located in 0 km from Basilica di Santa Croce
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Rooms: 4
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The apartments are air conditioned and feature a living area with fully equipped kitchenette, plus a bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer. Studios … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa Tolomei Hotel&Resort
Located in 2 km from Basilica di Santa Croce
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Rooms: 32
Route on the map:
Rooms: 32
Elegant and spacious, rooms at this restored Renaissance villa overlook the beautiful gardens. Each is air conditioned and features frescoed … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa La Stella
Located in 3 km from Basilica di Santa Croce
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Rooms: 42
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With air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, rooms have a private bathroom with shower and bidet. An extensive buffet-style breakfast is provided … More: photo, rates and booking
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