Santa Croce, Florence, Italy - Santa Croce

Notice to visitors

The Bardi chapel is now closed for restoration. The Giotto frescoes with the Stories of Saint Francis will not be visible for the duration of the restoration period estimated in three years.

Areas temporarily not open to visitors

On Friday 21 February the second cloister, Cerchi chapel and the Winter Refectory will not be open to visitors due to maintenance work.

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Primo chiostro. Firenze, Santa Croce, complesso monumentale

A unique hub where art, faith, spirituality and historical memory are closely interwoven

Liturgical life and the Franciscan community today

Percorso tematico

Santa Croce has always played a major role in the religious and civic life of Florence, and over the centuries this importance has drawn artists and patrons driven by religious devotion and civic pride who have made Santa Croce a truly unique hub of faith and art.

Percorso tematico

For centuries the sacred spaces in churches, convents and confraternities received the mortal remains of the deceased, housing their graves to keep their memory alive for posterity, a duty that has always been a feature of Santa Croce.

Libro dell'Archivio dell'Opera di Santa Croce

The Opera di Santa Croce's archives house the documentation produced and collected since the second half of the 14th century

Battista Lorenzi, “Busto di Michelangelo”, particolare della “Tomba monumentale di Michelangelo Buonarroti”, 1564-1576, marmo e affresco. Firenze, Santa Croce, navata destra

To help you discover the superb art heritage of Santa Croce, we suggest three original tours

L'app ufficiale di Santa Croce, Firenze

The app introduces you to Italy's greatest poet through the words of Dante's Divine Comedy

Ricollocazione dopo il restauro di Giorgio Vasari, “Ultima cena”, 1546-1547, olio su tavola. Firenze, Santa Croce, cenacolo, parete destra

Conservation and restoration

Cappella Pazzi, Primo Chiostro

Piazza Santa Croce. Firenze

The Story of Santa Croce

Cancello d'ingresso del secondo chiostro. Firenze, Santa Croce