1442 – Basilica di Santa Croce, Florence, Italy
The Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is the principal Franciscan church in Florence,
The Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is the principal Franciscan church in Florence,
Designs by Giovanni Sallustio Peruzzi (with contributions by Ottavio Mascherino and Francesco Peparelli) for a replacement church were in place by 1566,
There are differing opinions as to who planned the interesting facade,
The church was designed by Giacomo della Porta and built by Domenico Fontana between 1518 and 1589: the works would be completed through the personal intervention of Caterina de Medici.
The structure of San Bernardo alle Terme is similar to the Pantheon,
Initially the architect was Martino Longhi the Elder,
Construction on the current basilica,
The church was erected in the Middle Ages over the house of Pope Gregory I,
The church was built at the order of Pope St Pius V (1566-1572),
The two, almost twin,