Tomb of Galileo Galilei

Following Galileo's death in Arcetri in 1642, his remains were temporarily placed in a room near the chapel of Saints Cosmas and Damian in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence. Plans for a grand tomb faced opposition from ecclesiastical authorities who cited Galileo's condemnation by the Church. Despite Vincenzo Viviani's efforts over the years, the memorial faced resistance until 1737, during the reign of Gian Gastone. Finally, the monumental tomb of Galileo was inaugurated, now situated on the left upon entering the basilica, housing both Galileo and Vincenzo Viviani's mortal remains.

Nice memorial to an amazing scientist.

Aquí puedes encontrar la primer tumba de Galileo y la actual. La primera está en la Capilla Medici al fondo del lado izquierdo y la segunda en la Iglesia junto con las demás.

Bellissima chiesa con diversi affreschi, sculture e dipinti e con all'interno la tomba di Galileo Galilei. Accesso 8 euro a persona, bambini gratis (fino ad una certa età). Nessuna attesa. È presente anche possibilità di acquistare audioguida e libri descrittivi

Well preserved shrine.
Former burial site.

Showed my respect to him as a “father of science”.

Mind blowing and respect