Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Many if not most Florence visitors and residents have some level of familiarity with the famous Basilica of Santa Croce. However, few know what it holds beneath: a monument to the fallen Florentine soldiers of World War I with a full history of its own.
LdM NEWS is a video publishing project of the Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (www.ldminstitute.com). We spotlight people, places and events in Florence, with a focus on student life and tips to make this magical city feel like a second home.
Many if not most Florence visitors and residents have some level of familiarity with the famous Basilica of Santa Croce. However, few know what it holds beneath: a monument to the fallen Florentine soldiers of World War I with a full history of its own.
LdM NEWS is a video publishing project of the Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (www.ldminstitute.com). We spotlight people, places and events in Florence, with a focus on student life and tips to make this magical city feel like a second home.
