Basilica of Santa Croce - the Pantheon of Italy, the final resting place of many great men

The Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is the principal Franciscan church in Florence, Italy, and the second largest church in the city. It is located in Piazza Santa Croce. The special thing about the Basilica of Santa Croce is that it is the burial place of many great Italian figures, such as Galileo, the father of astronomy and geography, Michelangelo, the famous sculptor, and Dante, the author of the Divine Comedy. Therefore, it is also called the "Panel of Italy". The interior of the church is very huge. When you walk in, you will see statues erected along the walls. These are the tombstones of great people. Afterwards, you will be attracted by the exquisite shrine in front of you. The towering shrine is colorful and every position is covered with murals about church stories. The stained glass is also very delicate and amazing to look at. #church #100 ways to travel