What's Santa Croce like?
Santa Croce is notable for its museums. You can take time to discover this walkable neighbourhood's cathedrals and historical sites. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Basilica of Santa Croce and National Central Library of Florence. There's plenty more to see, including Piazza Santa Croce and Teatro Verdi.
How to get to Santa Croce
Flying to:
- Peretola Airport (FLR), 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Santa Croce
Things to see and do in and around Santa Croce
What to see in Santa Croce
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Piazza Santa Croce
- National Central Library of Florence
- Arno River
- Historic Centre of Florence
Things to do in Santa Croce
- Teatro Verdi
- Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
- Casa Buonarroti
- I Mosaici Di Lastrucci
- Galleria d'Arte Civico69
Other popular Santa Croce attractions
- Church of Sant'Ambrogio
- Museo dell'Opera di Santa Croce
- Palazzo dell'Antella
- Museo Horne
- Via Vincenzo Gioberti
When is the best time to visit Lungarno del Tempio?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 22°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 7°C)
- Rainiest months: November, October, December, February (average 116 mm of rainfall)