Medici Chapels
- Address:Piazza Madonna degli Aldobrandini 6, Florence
- Hours:Open daily 8:15am - 1:50pm
- Admission:€ 9 for adults
2:49 PM Saturday, May 26
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The Medici chapels (Cappelle Medicee) are two architectural gems flanking the Basilica of San Lorenzo in the heart of central Florence. Brunelleschi designed the basilica for the Medici family in the 1400s, and it became the family church and mausoleum.
The New Sacristy is the more famous of the basilica's two chapels. Designed by Michelangelo, it stars his reclining funerary statues, Night and Day, Dawn and Dusk. The simple design features a somber color scheme of gray and white.
The tall domed Princes' Chapel is a riot of multicolored marbles and semi-precious gems, filled with carved niches, statues and armorial plaques. The chapels' richly carved tombs are empty, as the deceased Medicis now lie in the crypt beneath.
Pop inside the basilica to see Donatello's pulpits, the cloisters and the famously sweeping steps designed by Michelangelo leading to the Laurenziana Medicea Library.
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I really enjoyed this. The guide was excellent. It was a good thing to do on our first day in Florence because it gave us an overview of the city. Read your Medici history before you go and you will get a lot out of this walking tour!
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We were very impressed with the service we received in Pisa from Viator. The coach was on time and we were met with a friendly smile. The guide was fantastic. Extremely informative with such a memory for detail we were quite blown away. Her name is Rosalyn Pio or something like that. Hence my fascination that she was able to remember so many wonderful facts about the history of Pisa and the Medici family! All in all a marvellous afternoon trip. 10 out of 10 and highly recommended. She especially made it fun for my 2 boys, aged 13 amd 10. Continue Reading »
The history and beauty of the gallery are reasons enough to visit. The incredible collection of art and furnishings from the Medicis to Naploeon only adds to a memorable tour. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
The Medici Chapels are in the Basilica of San Lorenzo, surrounded by the bustling markets of San Lorenzo. The train station is a 5-minute walk to the west, while the Duomo is one street to the south.
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