Basilica of Santa Croce
The Basilica of Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in the world, is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Known as the Temple of the Italian Glories, it is the final resting place of many illustrious Italians, including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. The basilica's interior is adorned with stunning frescoes by Giotto and his pupils, intricate stained glass windows, and beautiful chapels. The Pazzi Chapel, designed by Brunelleschi, is a notable example of Renaissance architecture within the basilica. Santa Croce's rich history and artistic heritage make it a significant landmark and a must-visit for those exploring Florence's cultural treasures.
Opening Hours
Monday
09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday
09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:30 - 17:30
Thursday
09:30 - 17:30
Friday
09:30 - 17:30
Saturday
09:30 - 17:30
Sunday
12:30 - 17:45
Admission Fees
Regular
8 EUR
Reduced
6 EUR
Family
8 EUR
Free Admission
0 EUR
Full price ticket + guided tour
25 EUR
Reduced ticket + guided tour
20 EUR
Free ticket + guided tour
15 EUR
• Booking fee of 1 EUR for online tickets (except schools and family tickets). Showing your Santa Croce entrance ticket at Casa Buonarroti museum, Casa Vasari, Horne and Galileo museum allows you to purchase a reduced price entrance.
• Regular: Individual visitors
• Reduced: Individual visitors (aged 12–17), university students, schools (up to 35 people, guide not included), groups of more than 15 people (guide not included), teachers holding Edumuseicard
• Family: Admission free for children under 18 if accompanied by parents paying for admission
• Free Admission: Children aged 0–11, residents in the municipality of Florence, people with disabilities and their carers, Firenze card holders, authorised tour guides, accredited journalists, religious
• Full price ticket + guided tour: Available on Sundays and Mondays at fixed time departures
• Reduced ticket + guided tour: Available on Sundays and Mondays at fixed time departures
• Free ticket + guided tour: Available on Sundays and Mondays at fixed time departures
• Regular: Individual visitors
• Reduced: Individual visitors (aged 12–17), university students, schools (up to 35 people, guide not included), groups of more than 15 people (guide not included), teachers holding Edumuseicard
• Family: Admission free for children under 18 if accompanied by parents paying for admission
• Free Admission: Children aged 0–11, residents in the municipality of Florence, people with disabilities and their carers, Firenze card holders, authorised tour guides, accredited journalists, religious
• Full price ticket + guided tour: Available on Sundays and Mondays at fixed time departures
• Reduced ticket + guided tour: Available on Sundays and Mondays at fixed time departures
• Free ticket + guided tour: Available on Sundays and Mondays at fixed time departures
We recommend purchasing tickets exclusively from the place's official website or directly at the ticket desk to ensure the best prices and authenticity.
Amenities & Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet