Medici Chapels
Florence, Italy
It serves as the burial place for the influential Medici family, featuring the monumental Chapel of the Princes and Michelangelo's sculptures in the New Sacristy.
The Cappelle Medicee are part of the Basilica di San Lorenzo complex and serve as the burial place for members of the powerful Medici family. They consist of the Chapel of the Princes, a majestic octagonal mausoleum covered in marbles and inlays, and the New Sacristy, designed by Michelangelo. The New Sacristy houses Michelangelo's famous sculptures, such as Day, Night, Dawn, and Dusk, adorning the tombs of Lorenzo and Giuliano de' Medici. Construction began in the 16th century.
- Visit time: 1 h 30 min
- Opening hours: Tue–Sun 08:15–18:15 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
- Local name: Cappelle Medicee
- Website: bargellomusei.it/musei/cappelle-medicee
How long does it take to visit Medici Chapels?
Plan about 1 h 30 min.
Nearby
- Basilica di San Lorenzo — 50 m
- Auditorium al Duomo — 150 m
- Mercato di San Lorenzo — 180 m
- Battistero di San Giovanni — 250 m
- Teatro Niccolini — 260 m
- Cinema Teatro La Compagnia — 290 m
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