Florence - Santa Croce

The other "main" church in the old part of Florence is Santa Croce. It has been known as the place where the famous Florentines are buried. Those buried there include: Galileo, Michelangelo, Rossini, Marconi, Machiavelli. In addition there is a memorial to Dante, who is buried in Ravenna.




The facade of the church, which overlooks the piazza, is made of almost pure white Carrera marble.

There is a cloister next to the church. We took a little break in the courtyard and Rachel got out her sketch book and continued one of her drawings. Natalie and a were standing about 10 yards away and just watching as a group of German tourists came out. One noticed her drawing and called 2 others over and they stood behind her and watched. One commented "miniature Michelangelo."