Walk into Piazza Santa Croce, the broad heart of Florence's eastern quarter. Take in the basilica's facade, then explore the surrounding lanes of leather workshops and trattorias.
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The Santa Croce district is anchored by its broad piazza and the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Franciscan church that holds the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Around it, streets lined with leather workshops, small shops, and trattorias keep the area lively through the day and into the evening.
The square is open and easy to take in on foot, and the surrounding lanes reward a slow walk of about 75 minutes with a mix of artistic heritage and everyday Florentine life.
The Santa Croce district is anchored by its broad piazza and the Basilica of Santa Croce, the Franciscan church that holds the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Around it, streets lined with leather workshops, small shops, and trattorias keep the area lively through the day and into the evening.
The square is open and easy to take in on foot, and the surrounding lanes reward a slow walk of about 75 minutes with a mix of artistic heritage and everyday Florentine life.
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1h15
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early morning, morning, afternoon, early evening or evening
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Moderate walking
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