Basilica of Santa Croce - Florence, ITALY
Posted by: Squirreleen
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The Basilica of Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is the primary Franciscan church in Florence, Italy. It was supposedly founded by St. Francis himself.
Waymark Code: WM40YR
Location: Toscana, Italy
Date Posted: 06/20/2008
Views: 90
The church is reputed to have been founded by St. Francis himself and was originally constructed in 1284. The church has undergone many renovations since that time. It is the burial place of some of the most illustrious Italians, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Enrico Fermi.
Type of Church: Basilica
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 01/01/1294
Date of building construction: 01/01/1284
Dominant Architectural Style: Medieval
Diocese: Diocese di Firenze
Address/Location: Piazza di Santa Croce Florence, Italy 50122
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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