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Uncover Florence’s legends on a guided tour of Santa Croce & Piazza della Signoria. With an expert storyteller, explore Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli’s final resting places.

Highlights

• Feel the weight of history as you explore the Basilica of Santa Croce
• Discover the final resting places of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli
• Explore Piazza della Signoria, a stage for Florence’s dramatic history
• Admire the Neptune Fountain and the statues of the Loggia dei Lanzi
• Learn about the city’s history and art from your expert private guide

Description

Florence does not merely remember its greatest minds—it reveres them, etching their legacies into stone, marble, and frescoes. One step inside the Basilica of Santa Croce, and you are no longer just a visitor. You are standing in a sanctuary of brilliance, where silence speaks louder than words. Michelangelo rests here—the master who commanded marble to breathe. Galileo, who defied the heavens, lies nearby, his ideas lingering in the air. And Machiavelli? The eternal enigma—was he a genius of political strategy or a calculated manipulator? Santa Croce does not give you answers, only invitations—to contemplate, admire, and understand. The basilica does not overwhelm; it guides. Every step through its halls is another lesson, another revelation. And when you finally emerge, the world outside feels transformed—deeper, richer, touched by genius. Then comes Piazza della Signoria—a stage upon which Florence has played its most dramatic roles. This square is more than just a landmark—it is a place where ideas collided, power intertwined with artistry, and history took shape through unwavering determination and the relentless quest for dominance. Every structure and sculpture here tells a story of Florence’s influence and determination. Neptune, towering in his fountain, symbolizes the city’s command over its destiny, just as it has always steered the course of history. The Loggia dei Lanzi is not a mere display; it is a frozen battlefield, its statues caught in an eternal struggle, unrelenting in their emotion. And Palazzo Vecchio? It is no mere landmark, but a sentinel—an unshaken observer of political intrigue, artistic revolutions, and centuries of restless ambition. Here, beauty is never passive. Here, Florence does not whisper—it commands.

Includes

Guided tour of Basilica of Santa Croce Visit to Piazza della Signoria Live tour guide

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