Back to Basilica di Santa Maria Novella Santa Croce? Is this the same place? I cant find reviews for the Basilica of Santa Croce, which was one of my top 5 places to see in Florence. You can spend HOURS in here so plan ahead. Breathtaking art and architecture. Many beautiful side chapels and not to be missed are the tombs of Galileo and Michaelangelo!! This is just one of many jewels Florence has to offer!