This past weekend we explored the amazing Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross), and yes I did wikipedia that to find the name's meaning. I can't be expected to remember everything... right?
Italian design has so much incredible detail. I am constantly amazing by the intricacy of everything in Florence. Many of the rooms contained wood panels with tiny individual pieces to make up grand designs. Even the ceiling beams are decorated. It amazes me how much time every design must have taken.
Santa Croce is home to the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo. From the outside Santa Croce doesn't look as large as it really is. The outside facade was added later and doesn't match the rest of the exterior architecture. There are many adjoining rooms and beautiful courtyards. Tombs line the floors and I was nervous to walk across them. There was so much to see. I wish I knew more of the history behind the amazing church.
Italian design has so much incredible detail. I am constantly amazing by the intricacy of everything in Florence. Many of the rooms contained wood panels with tiny individual pieces to make up grand designs. Even the ceiling beams are decorated. It amazes me how much time every design must have taken.
Santa Croce is home to the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo. From the outside Santa Croce doesn't look as large as it really is. The outside facade was added later and doesn't match the rest of the exterior architecture. There are many adjoining rooms and beautiful courtyards. Tombs line the floors and I was nervous to walk across them. There was so much to see. I wish I knew more of the history behind the amazing church.
