Santa Croce Travel Guide
Florence
Visit Santa Croce
Popular places to visit
Piazza Santa Croce
You can learn about the history of Florence when you stop by Piazza Santa Croce. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Basilica of Santa Croce
Glorious tombs mark the resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo and many other Italian greats in the largest Franciscan church in the world.
National Central Library of Florence
Learn about the local history of Florence when you spend time at National Central Library of Florence. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and notable monuments.
Teatro Verdi
Get tickets for a show at Teatro Verdi, a theatre with a story to tell in Florence. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio during your visit to Florence. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Casa Buonarroti
You can study the exhibits at Casa Buonarroti, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Florence. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
Visit Florence in golf car with Fiorentine tuorist guide
Pasta Lovers cooking class: learn to cook tagliatelle ravioli and tiramisù
Florence: Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket
Top hotels in Santa Croce
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Hotel Balestri
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
LHP Hotel River & SPA
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
Aurum Uffizi
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce
Sant' Ambrogio
If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Great Synagogue of Florence and Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio are top sights worth seeing.
San Niccolò
If you're spending some time in San Niccolò, Arno River and Piazzale Michelangelo are top sights worth seeing.
Ricorboli
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ricorboli and surrounding area, you can visit Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Historic Centre of Florence
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Historic Centre of Florence. Top attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Duomo
Visitors to Duomo rave about its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or Uffizi Gallery while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are top sights worth seeing.
- Places of interest
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- More trip options
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Via Vincenzo Gioberti
- National Central Library of Florence
- Uffizi Gallery
- Ponte Vecchio
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
- Piazza del Duomo
- Piazza della Signoria
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Pitti Palace
- Gallery of the Academy of Florence
- Central Market
- Antinori nel Chianti Classico
- The Mall Luxury Outlet
- Arno River
- Careggi Hospital
- Piazza San Marco
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