The Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence was built between 1294 and 1385, although the facade was not added until the 19th century. Full of ornate tombs, religious art and featuring a number of beautifully frescoed chapels, the Basilica is the resting place for several illustrious Italians (including Michelangelo and Galileo) and is a wonderful church to visit (and photograph!). Sadly, the altar is under restoration and has been for a number of years now, so D and I have yet to see it despite the fact that we have each visited the Basilica before ... maybe someday!
All photographs © Natasha Calhoun
absolutely gorgeous photos - what an awesome place!
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ReplyDeleteI can never think of Sante Croce without thinking about A Room with a View:-)
ReplyDeleteWOW, Love your photos.......You took me back!You see I lived outside FLORENCE in the early 90's!I can remember standing by the woman at the coffin wanting HER for my garden!
ReplyDeleteThe BSC is sooooo beautiful. I remeber spending a lot of time paying attention to details. Your photos bring me back to that amazing place!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful, gorgeous!! I so love architectural symmetry so your photos are ultra delightful for me. Congrats again on your feature on Carla's blog.
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Wonderful pictures, I do miss Italy a lot!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Melbourne, Kristina x
I think with every one of these photos a "WOW" went through my mind :)
ReplyDeleteyour photos are SO heavenly to me! i am always blown away! and sorry, i realize i am commenting on like, every post. xo!
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