This beautiful Gothic church dating from the end of the 13th
century contains the tombs of many famous Florentines, notably the tombs of
Michelangelo, Galilei, Ghiberti and Machiavelli. The church also has an
important collection of art which includes frescoes by Giotto and a stunning
crucifix by Donatello. Pass through the courtyard to get to the Museo
dell'Opera di Santa Croce to see the 13th century Triumphal Cross by Cimabue.
The piazza in the front of the church is a good place for taking a break. Rest
on the steps in front of Dante's statue and watch the world go by.
