Basilica of Santa Croce - Florence
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Squirreleen
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The Basilica of Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is the primary Franciscan church in Florence, Italy. It is situated on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about 800 metres south east of the Duomo.
Waymark Code: WM3Y0X
Location: Toscana, Italy
Date Posted: 06/02/2008
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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.
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