Florence Attractions
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Santa Croce
Santa Croce, a magnificent Gothic church built in 1294, contains
the tombs of many celebrated Florentines such as Michelangelo,
Galileo, Ghiberti and Machiavelli. The Gothic interior is graced by
the radiant frescoes of Giotto and his pupil Taddeo Gaddi and
integrated into the cloister next to the church is Brunelleschi's
Pazzi Chapel (Cappella de' Pazzi). When Lord Byron first laid eyes
on the church he declared himself 'drunk with beauty'.
Telephone: (055) 244 619;
Opening time: Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.30pm, Sunday 1pm to 5.30pm;
Admission: €4
