1909 Temple of Italian Glories Holy Cross Basilica Florence Italy Postcard

Step back in time with this 1909 vintage postcard featuring the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Florence, Italy, also known as the Temple of Italian Glories. This remarkable basilica is the final resting place of some of Italy’s most legendary figures, including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli.

It also features the striking Statue of Dante Alighieri, a celebrated monument by Enrico Pazzi, erected in 1865. This rare postcard also shows the Statue of Dante Alighieri by Enrico Pazzi, in its original location in the Piazza Santa Croce, erected in 1865.