Basilica di Santa Croce 
Description
This church was built on the site of one of the first Franciscan churches. Today it is also the National Pantheon, home to the tombs of the great and good of Italian culture. These include, despite not being officially pardoned until the late 20th century, Galileo Galilei, Rossini and Machiavelli. There is also a monument to Florence’s famous author Dante, but as he was expelled from the city his remains have never been returned from the town in which he died - Ravenna. The city has requested the return of the remains, on numerous occasions, but have always been refused, something to do with - you didn't want him whilst he was alive, you can't claim the glory now! Outside the church a stern statue of Dante stands, with a reproachful scowl upon his face. Attached to the church, in the site of the former convent is the church's museum. This includes quite a bit of information on the damage caused to the church in the last great flood of 1966, restoration work across the city is still going on more than 40 years later.
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Latitude: 43.768429; Longitude: 11.262832
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