Florence

Oblique view of the facade, Basilica di Santa Croce, (Basilica of the Holy Cross), 1294, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, pictured on June 8, 2007, in the afternoon. The Basilica di Santa Croce is the main Franciscan church in Florence. It was consecrated in 1442 and is located on the Piazza Santa Croce. Filled with magnificent art, it houses the tombs of many famous Italians, including Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini. The neo-Gothic marble facade, 1857-63, was designed by Nicolo Matas. Florence, capital of Tuscany, is world famous for its Renaissance art and architecture. Its historical centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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13421662

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45098533

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4212px x 3645px (4.1MB)

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Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans

Source

Photograph by Manuel Cohen