The Basilica of Santa Croce, located in Florence, Italy, is the largest Franciscan church in the world and is an excellent example of Italian Gothic architecture. Many of its 16 chapels are decorated with frescoes by Giotto and his disciples. The basilica also houses the tombs of prominent Italian figures, including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. The museum complex consists of the church, chapels, monastery, bell tower, and an area for exhibitions. Italian Renaissance art expert Rocky Ruggiero leads a visual journey of the church and museum of Santa Croce by highlighting key artworks, architectural features, and notable moments from the church’s history.
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