Sights · Our pick in Tuscany
Basilica of Santa Croce
Tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo
About Basilica of Santa Croce
Santa Croce’s marble facade closes the square of the same name; inside are the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli and frescoes by Giotto.
Why it's on our list
- Giotto frescoes
- Famous tombs
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Basilica of Santa Croce before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Basilica of Santa Croce, as the crow flies.
- Palazzo Portinari Salviati600 m7 min walk
- Hotel Savoy800 m10 min walk
- Portrait Firenze800 m10 min walk
- Hotel Davanzati850 m10 min walk
- Palazzo Vecchietti850 m11 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Basilica of Santa Croce are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram & rail stations
- San Marco UniversitàFirenze Tramvia T21.1 km14 min walk
- Orto BotanicoFirenze Tramvia T21.4 km18 min walk
- Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria NovellaFirenze Tramvia T1Firenze Tramvia T21.4 km18 min walk
Key sights
- Uffizi Galleries600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Florence Cathedral750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Galleria dell’Accademia1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min