Basilica of Santa Croce

Beat the queue and explore Santa Croce to see the perfectly preserved art and spiritual traditions of the largest Franciscan church.

Discover iconic artworks like Cimabue's Crucifix, Giotto's Frescoes, and Taddeo Gaddi's Last Supper.

At the Franciscan convent, wander through the ancient cenacle and octagonal columns, and discover the tranquil cloisters

Upgrade your ticket and enjoy an audio guide available in 5 languages, enhancing your understanding of the artwork.

Fun Fact: The Basilica di Santa Croce, known as the 'Temple of Italian Glories,' houses tombs of renowned figures like Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Machiavelli, Rossini, Foscolo, and a cenotaph for Dante Alighieri.

Go on a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Croce and see prominent art, such as frescoes by Giotto depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis.

Choose between an English-speaking or Italian-speaking guide to learn about frescoes depicting scenes from St. Francis of Assisi's life and more.

Fan of artists like Michelangelo and Galileo? Pay your respects to these world-renowned figures at their final resting places.

One of the most famous is the Bardi Chapel which houses Giotto's frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis.

Fun fact: It's known as the Temple of the Italian Glories due to its numerous funerary monuments and tombs of illustrious Italians.