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- Europe
- Italy
- Florence
- Santa Croce
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'.
Information & Facts
Admission
EUR5. Concessions are available
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
Open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 5.30pm, and on
Sundays from 1pm to 5.30pm. Closed on public holidays and during
Calcio Fiorentino football matches