Santa Croce Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Santa Croce
Popular places to visit

Basilica of Santa Croce
Many of the most famous names in Italian history are buried in this vast Franciscan basilica known as the “Temple of the Italian Glories”.

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 acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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 churches.
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 stunning cathedral 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 stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Church of Sant'Ambrogio
Learn about the local history of Florence when you spend time at Church of Sant'Ambrogio. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Activities

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Visit Florence in golf car with Fiorentine tuorist guide

Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato

Tuscany Vespa Tour: Lunch & Wine Tasting, Countryside roads

Walking Food Tour of Florence with Tastings
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce

Sant' Ambrogio
If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Historic Centre of Florence and Great Synagogue of Florence are top sights worth seeing.

San Niccolò
If you're spending some time in San Niccolò, Historic Centre of Florence and Pitti Palace 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.

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.

Santissima Annunziata
Santissima Annunziata is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Historic Centre of Florence and Palazzo Capponi while you're in town.
- Piazza Santa Croce
- Historic Centre of Florence
- Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
- Uffizi Gallery
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Ponte Vecchio
- Piazza del Duomo
- Pitti Palace
- Piazza della Signoria
- Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
- Central Market
- Gallery of the Academy of Florence
- Arno River
- The Mall Luxury Outlet