Kościół Santa Croce

The Church of Santa Croce is the largest Franciscan temple in the world, known as the 'Pantheon of Italian Glories'.

Built in 1294, it impresses with its Gothic-Renaissance architecture and sixteen chapels decorated with frescoes by Giotto and his disciples. It is the eternal resting place of prominent Italians Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini.

The interior of the basilica, with its wide naves and octagonal pillars, is a veritable treasure trove of Renaissance art. The Pazzi Chapel, designed by Brunelleschi, is an architectural masterpiece that is a must-see.