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, ranging from Alessi or Pellegrini to Seregni. Altered in late Renaissance forms in 1562 and the early seventeenth century got the addition of an entrance vestibule with a classical style.
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, since it is cylindrical, with a dome and an oculus.
Initially the architect was Martino Longhi the Elder, but he was replaced later by Matteo da Castello.
Construction on the current basilica, over the old Constantinian basilica, began on April 18,
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, churches of S. Maria di Montesanto (left) and S.