Why It Matters
Santa Croce guards the memory of the men who defined the Italian Renaissance.
The Experience
Santa Croce is both a magnificent Franciscan church and a national pantheon. Its fresco cycles by Giotto and the tombs of Italy’s greatest minds make it one of the most important cultural sites in Florence. The Pazzi Chapel by Brunelleschi is one of the purest expressions of Renaissance architecture.
PRACTICAL NOTES
Best Time to Visit
Late morning
Suggested Duration
1 hour
Practical Tips
Don’t miss the Pazzi Chapel in the cloister.
More Information
This place reminds us that beauty forms judgment and tradition guards memory.