Santa Croce Basilica is known as one of the oldest of its kind in Florence as well as one of the greatest. The church was founded in 1294 and has since experienced many restorations. Today, the Santa Croce Basilica has undergone one of its greatest restorations yet with the work done on the main Chapel of the Basilica.

For the first time since the major restoration, reservations are being taken for the guided tour of the Santa Croce Basilica. This guided tour will consist of viewing magnificent art from the great scaffolding, under hard hats. A marvelous feature of this guided tour will be the opportunity to admire the 600-year-old frescoes by Agnologo Gaddi, a descendent from the well-known Giotto school. The frescoes are known to depict the story of the true cross, a remarkable feature of the Basilica.

The guided tour at the Santa Croce Basilica will include the climb up to the top floor of the scaffold and then back down to retrace and examine the beautiful images painted on the walls. Tickets are available today.

What: Guided Tour of the Santa Croce Basilica
When: Reservations available
Where: Santa Croce Basilica, Florence
URL: http://www.santacroceopera.it/

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