Basilica Di Santa Croce

Basilica di Santa Croce

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The Basilica di Santa Croce is the principal Franciscan church in Florence , Italy , and a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church. It is situated on …

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Oct 19, 2024
I would definitely recommend a hop on hop off Firenze city and sightseeing tour when you arrive in Florence to get orientated. This is how we heard about this wonderful church and its amazing artisti… Full review by Lindenvet
Oct 18, 2024
A beautiful basilica in old town Florence. Tombs and monuments to great masters including Michelangelo, Galileo, Dante and Florence nightingale, definitely recommend a visit. More to see inside than … Full review by MadeleineR86
Oct 15, 2024
The basilica holds the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo, Rossini, & many others. For me, that of Galileo was the most impressive. On arrival, although advertised as being open, the church… Full review by KMLondon22
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One of the most renowned and largest Franciscan churches worldwide, Santa Croce was constructed in the 13th and 14th centurie…
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The Basilica di Santa Croce is the principal Franciscan church in Florence, Italy, and a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church. …
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The Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is the principal Franciscan church in Florence, Italy, and a minor basilica of the Ro…
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We will be in Florence in the last week of March, and it is not the peak of the traveling season. I know Florence is always …
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We will be in Florence in the last week of March, and it is not the peak of the traveling season. I know Florence is always crowded, but wondering if at that tie if the year it would be safer to get ticket to the Santa Croce before traveling, or if we should risk to get when we arrive there. Thanks!
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I don't think crowding will be an issue at that time.
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How strict are the entrance times if you have pre-purchased a ticket? I see that the entrance times are every 30 …
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How strict are the entrance times if you have pre-purchased a ticket? I see that the entrance times are every 30 minutes...does that mean you can show up any time within a 30 minute window? Or do they expect you exactly at the time of your ticket? Thanks in advance!
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We had a Firenze card and walked right in with no reserved time. Highly recommend getting the card generally.
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We are doing a day trip to Florence and will have booksacks with essentials. Are we allowed to bring them in to Santa …
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We are doing a day trip to Florence and will have booksacks with essentials. Are we allowed to bring them in to Santa Croce?
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I think so but be prepared to be checked at security
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Hello all, we will be in Florence for one day (a Tuesday) and do not want to miss this church. We will not be able to nail …
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Hello all, we will be in Florence for one day (a Tuesday) and do not want to miss this church. We will not be able to nail down a specific time slot however. The website for the church says your can but tickets good for 6 months (for a few extra euro)...has anyone done this and is it truly walk in anytime experience with these tickets? Thanks!
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Within the last 3 years I’ve been there twice. Once in October and yesterday. Although, you can always get a ticket there, expect a sizable line, 20 minutes during shoulder …
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Within the last 3 years I’ve been there twice. Once in October and yesterday. Although, you can always get a ticket there, expect a sizable line, 20 minutes during shoulder seasons. If you are going in high season, summer, get the ticket ahead of time. Save all the time you can in Florence.
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Hi, can reserve tickets upon arrival for late morning entrance on Thursday 16th March 2018.. Thank you.
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No. You just need to go to the church. Sorry for the late response
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Answer by Gregory F · Mar 14, 2018
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Why do I have to pay to get into a church?
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The Opera di Santa Croce is a non-profit charity that relies exclusively on admission fees and private donations to fulfil its conservation mission. It receives no funding whatsoever from...
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