Florence Santa Croce and Last Supper Frescoes Private Tour
Step beyond Florence's famous landmarks to discover extraordinary artistic treasures that many visitors miss, including remarkable Last Supper frescoes painted decades before Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece in Milan. Begin at Santa Croce, where Gothic architecture, Giotto's revolutionary frescoes, and the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo reveal how Florence shaped the Renaissance. Explore the monastery complex, admire Brunelleschi's elegant Pazzi Chapel, and visit the monks' refectory to see Taddeo Gaddi's early Last Supper, a masterpiece that helped establish a tradition of decorating monastic dining halls with sacred scenes. Continue through the historic center, passing the Duomo, to the former Benedictine convent, home to Andrea del Castagno's stunning Last Supper, celebrated for its vivid realism, dramatic perspective, and remarkable preservation. Along the way, learn how Florence's early Renaissance artists transformed painting through innovation, realism, and perspective.
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