basilica di santa croce (basilica of the holy cross), principal franciscan church in florence, italy. neo-gothic facade

basilica santa croce holy cross principal franciscan church florence italy neo-gothic facade building landmark cathedral architecture quail synagogue dome palace arch symmetry italy facade neo-gothic outstanding italian gothic built city florence construction began may 1294 ruins small erected around 1222 franciscans during life saint francis assisi master builder was arnolfo cambio commissioned replace previous larger one