Discover the spiritual and artistic heart of Florence with a guided tour through two of its most
great masterpieces: Santa Maria Novellae Santa Croce.
The route begins at the majestic Santa Maria Novella, famous for its elegant Renaissance facade and for the masterpieces kept inside, including works by Masaccio, Brunelleschi, Ghirlandaio and Giotto.
Inside the church you can also admire the Trinity of Masaccio, the first fresco to use a perfect geometric perspective, many painters of the time went there to learn the “new secret”
Through alleys and squares full of history, the tour continues towards the lively Santa Croce, considered the “temple of Italian glory”.
Here you can admire the beautiful frescoed chapels, Gothic architecture and monumental tombs of figures such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Rossini and Machiavelli.
Few people know that Michelangelo did not want to be buried there: he was secretly transported from Rome to Florence by his relatives in a real “undercover operation”.
A simple route, rich in anecdotes, art and Florentine panoramas: perfect to experience the city in an authentic and relaxed way.