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Piazza di Santa Croce, 16, 50122 Firenze FI, ItalyMap
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The Holy Cross is also a typical Florence church, with white as the background color and green facade as a color pattern. The square should be the largest in the city church, so it is very correct.
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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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The Church of the Holy Cross is located in the Holy Cross Square. It is the largest St. Francis Church in the world. Its exquisite architectural structure provides the architectural blueprint for the later European Catholic churches. The Basilica of Santa Croce is also known as "the Pantheon of Italy", where 276 great Italians such as Galileo, Michelangelo, Machievilla and Marconi are buried. The church is also decorated with exquisite masterpieces by many art masters, which can be called the condensed essence of Renaissance architecture and art. The French writer Stendhal once wrote: "Slowly, the Church of the Holy Cross gradually appeared in front of me. My My heart began to feel uneasy... My whole body seemed to lose strength, and every step I took seemed to be about to fall." This is where "Stendhal Syndrome" comes from. Santa Croce was built in 1924 and designed by Florentine architect Arnolfo DiCambio. The Gothic facade seen now was built on the occasion of the centenary of Dante's birth in the 19th century. On the side stands a statue of Dante. Colorful marbles of different shapes adorn the grand façade, and the top of the main entrance has a large satellite pattern designed by Jewish architect Matas.
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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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The Holy Cross is also a typical Florence church, with white as the background color and green facade as a color pattern. The square should be the largest in the city church, so it is very correct.
Love is the seed of virtue. If love, please love cleanly. Money under the moon never makes a moment of silence for the laboring human. Take your own path and let others say. Tribute to Dante, this statue of Dante stands in front of the Holy Cross Cathedral in Florence.
The Church of the Holy Cross, located in the square of the Holy Cross in the city of Florence, is a Gothic-style church that has been built for more than 700 years. The Church of the Holy Cross is built with red brick, the facade is a white marble, carved with many beautiful and small designs, very beautiful. On the right side of the front of the church is a statue of the famous poet Dante. The church is very tall and especially magnificent under the blue sky and white clouds.
The Basilica of Santa Croce is a Franciscan Church, and some say that St. Francis, himself, was involved in the construction process. Construction of this Church began in the late 13th century and the Church was finally consecrated by the Pope in the early 15th century. I was overwhelmed by the splendor and beauty of this Church. How many Churches have you visited that had the frescoes of the great Giotto, or the reliefs of Donatello?! While in Firenze, this Church should be on everyone's bucket list to visit.
One of many impressive churches in the city of Florence. This one is a little less massive and ornate than some of the others but beautiful non the less.
One of the churches in Florence, with a square out in front with plenty of things to buy. Plenty of places to explore near here as well.
Pretty little church that is a little more off the beaten path than others in Florence.
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