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Basilica of Santa Croce

Franciscan church in Florence, Italy
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The Basilica of Santa Croce is a minor basilica . This classification indicates its status within the Catholic Church.

The Basilica of Santa Croce was founded in 1294 . It has a long history dating back to this founding year.

The founding of the Basilica of Santa Croce in 1294 marks the beginning of its existence as a religious institution. As a minor basilica , it holds a specific place in the hierarchy of Catholic churches.

The Basilica of Santa Croce, founded in 1294 and classified as a minor basilica , is an entity with a defined role and history.

Basilica of Santa Croce

Summary

Basilica of Santa Croce is a minor basilica[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of minor_basilica entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,624 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Basilica of Santa Croce's religion is recorded as Catholicism[3].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce is located in Florence[4].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce is in the country of Italy[5].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce's instance of is recorded as minor basilica[6].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce's instance of is recorded as museum[7].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce's instance of is recorded as church building[8].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce's architect is recorded as Arnolfo di Cambio[9].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce is owned by Order of Friars Minor[10].
  • True Cross is named after Basilica of Santa Croce[11].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce's architectural style is recorded as Gothic architecture[12].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce's postal code is recorded as 50122[13].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce is part of Fondo Edifici di Culto[14].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce's Commons category is recorded as Santa Croce (Florence)[15].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Museo dell'Opera di Santa Croce[16].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Medici chapel[17].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Peruzzi Chapel[18].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Bardi Chapel[19].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Sassetti Chapel[20].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Baroncelli Chapel[21].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Castellani Chapel[22].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Bardi di Vernio Chapel[23].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Chancel Chapel of Church of Sant'Croce[24].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Nave Wall South of Church of Sant'Croce[25].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Nave Wall North of Church of Sant'Croce[26].
  • Basilica of Santa Croce comprises Bardi Chapel of Church of Sant'Croce[27].

Body

Founding

1294 marks the founding of Basilica of Santa Croce[28].

Identity

Basilica of Santa Croce is part of Fondo Edifici di Culto[14].

Ownership

Basilica of Santa Croce is owned by Order of Friars Minor[10].

Brands and Namesakes

Things named for Basilica of Santa Croce include Piazza Santa Croce[29], a square[30], in Italy[31].

Why It Matters

Basilica of Santa Croce ranks in the top 3% of minor_basilica entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,624 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] It is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for it include Piazza Santa Croce[29], a square[30], in Italy[31].

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [5] ↑ . archINFORM. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Sistema Cultura. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . archINFORM. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . archINFORM. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Sistema Cultura. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Digital archive of the Fondo Edifici di Culto. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0449778-Santa-Croce-kostel-Florencie-Italie
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  2. 5w ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country → —
    Coordinate location → {'lat': 43.76845, 'lon': 11.26274}
    Architect → Arnolfo di Cambio
    Diocese → Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Florence
    + 33 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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