Things to Do in Santa Croce, Florence The Basilica di Santa Croce is the principal Franciscan church in Florence and serves as the burial place for notable figures like Michelangelo and Galileo.
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Palazzo Vecchio ★ 4.7 · 25.8k★
Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.
Mon–Wed 9 AM – 7 PM
Thu 9 AM – 2 PM
Fri 9 AM – 7 PM
Sat 9 AM – 7 PM
Sun 9 AM – 7 PM
Piazza della Signoria ★
Surrounded by famous buildings, this main square boasts the 16th-century fountain of Neptune.
Uffizi Gallery ★ 4.7 · 93.6k★
16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Sun 8:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Museo Galileo ★ 4.5 · 8.5k★
Collection of artifacts from the 15th/16th centuries, with scientific instruments & personal items.
Mon 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Tue 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Wed–Fri 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence ★ 4.8 · 42.1k★
Neo-Gothic Franciscan church known for its Giotto frescoes, plus tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo.
Mon–Fri 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 12:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Museo Nazionale del Bargello ★ 4.7 · 9.1k★
Art museum with Renaissance sculptures including works by Michelangelo, set in 13th-century palace.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
Sat 8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
Sun 8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi) ★
Museo Horne ★ 4.6 · 203★
House museum with Horne's private collection of painting & sculpture masterpieces, plus furnishings.
Mon–Tue 10 AM – 2 PM
Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 10 AM – 2 PM
Sat 10 AM – 2 PM
Sun 10 AM – 2 PM
Evangelisti - foulard , sciarpe , cravatte Firenze ★ 4.9 · 298
Mon 10 AM – 7:05 PM
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 7:06 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7:05 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7:05 PM
Medici Hall of Maps - Sala delle Carte Geografiche
54 exquisite hand painted Renaissance maps decorating a Medici storage room
Sant'Ambrogio Market ★ 4.5 · 9.1k
Indoor marketplace featuring traditional vendors of fruit, vegetables & specialty foods since 1873.
Galileo's Middle Finger ★ 4.5 · 8.5k
The middle finger of modernity rests in a museum dedicated to scientific history
Mon 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Tue 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Wed–Fri 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 6 PM Where to eat & drink in Santa Croce Locale Firenze · $$$$
Within a palazzo steeped in history, spanning from its medieval underground cellars to the Renaissance piano nobile housing the restaurant, guests enter through the ancient courtyard, now a refined lounge bar with a large counter…
Every day 6 PM – 2 AM Enoteca Pinchiorri Michelin ★★★ · €100+
In the world of gourmet cuisine, Via Ghibellina is synonymous with Enoteca Pinchiorri – a legendary Italian restaurant housed in a splendid 17C palazzo.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Sat 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Sun Closed · €10–20
A speakeasy-style cocktail bar in the center of Florence, known for its Art Deco and 1920s ambiance and high-quality cocktail list.
Mon–Fri 6 PM – 2:30 AM
Sat 6 PM – 2:30 AM
Sun Closed
Shisha florence ★ 4.8 · 1.0k· €10-50
More about Santa Croce It's located on the Piazza di Santa Croce, which is a significant site for those interested in Italian Renaissance history.
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1 Palazzo Vecchio 2 Piazza della Signoria 3 Uffizi Gallery 4 Museo Galileo 5 Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence 6 Museo Nazionale del Bargello 7 Uffizi Galleries (Gallerie degli Uffizi) 8 Museo Horne 9 Locale Firenze 10 Enoteca Pinchiorri Ready to plan Santa Croce? Turn these Santa Croce picks into a day-by-day Florence plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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