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Don't miss an opportunity to see Michelangelo's sculptures and architectural design of the Medici Chapels in Florence. This homage to the great Medici leaders is decorated with the masterfully-sculpted allegories of Night, Day, Dawn, and Dusk.
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Don't miss an opportunity to see Michelangelo's sculptures and architectural design of the Medici Chapels in Florence. This homage to the great Medici leaders is decorated with the masterfully-sculpted allegories of Night, Day, Dawn, and Dusk.
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Tucked inside the Basilica of San Lorenzo, the Medici Chapels are one of Florence's most opulent mausoleums and a Renaissance must-see. The complex holds three extraordinary Michelangelo sculptures and the tombs of 49 Medici family members. Skip the line and step into this remarkable landmark. Dating from the 1500s–1600s, the two chapels were shaped by Michelangelo's genius for the Medici, Renaissance patrons and later Grand Dukes of Tuscany, drawing art lovers worldwide. Inside, a statue honors Anna Maria Luisa de' Medici, the family's last descendant, who left the Medici art collection to Florence on one condition: that it stay open to the public forever. Highlights include the Sagrestia Nuova, Michelangelo's first architectural work, hinting at ideas he would later bring to St. Peter's Basilica. The tombs feature three sculptural groups: Dawn and Dusk, Night and Day, and the unfinished Madonna and Child. Your ticket also includes a digital audio guide to explore all of Florence.
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Discover the history and artistic heritage of Florence with priority access to the Medici Chapels, one of the city’s most important Renaissance landmarks. Explore independently at your own pace while listening to a multilingual audio guide that brings the stories of the powerful Medici family to life. Admire the remarkable chapels, historic tombs, and Renaissance architecture connected to one of Florence’s most influential dynasties. Along the way, learn about the Medici family’s impact on art, politics, and culture while exploring this unique historical site comfortably and flexibly. This experience is ideal for travelers seeking an independent visit with informative audio commentary and convenient reserved access, without the restrictions of a group tour.
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Explore all the secrets hidden of the Medici family during a guided experience into the Medici Chapels and admire Michelangelo’ masterpieces. Get ready to admire some of the most beautiful and unique works of art in the world.
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Explore the Medici Chapels in Florence, a stunning showcase of Renaissance art and architecture nestled within the Basilica of San Lorenzo. This guided tour unveils the lavish world of the Medici family, featuring Michelangelo's incredible New Sacristy and his monumental statues of Day, Night, Dawn, and Dusk. You'll also visit the ornate tombs of Lorenzo and Giuliano de' Medici, and the Chapel of the Princes, adorned with exquisite gemstones. Ideal for art enthusiasts and history buffs, this tour reveals the power and influence of the Medici, offering a deeper understanding of Florence's cultural legacy. - Guided exploration of the Medici Chapels, a Renaissance masterpiece - View Michelangelo's sculptures and the elaborate tombs of the Medici - Discover the opulence of the Chapel of the Princes - Perfect for art lovers and those interested in Florence's history
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Discover the powerful legacy of the Medici family on a walking experience through some of Florence’s most iconic landmarks. This tour includes an inside visit to the Medici Chapels, the impressive mausoleum of the Medici dynasty, where art, power, and family ambition come together in one extraordinary place. After visiting the chapels, continue through the historic center to admire Palazzo Medici Riccardi from the outside, the former residence of the Medici family and a symbol of their rise in Florence. You will also see the magnificent Florence Cathedral, with Brunelleschi’s world-famous dome, and Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s historic political heart overlooking Piazza della Signoria. This experience is perfect for travelers who want to understand Florence through the story of the family that shaped its art, politics, and Renaissance identity.
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Enjoy an insightful private tour of the Medici Chapels – the last home of the famous dynasty that wrote the history of Florence. If you are an art lover it’s a must for you to visit the Medici Chapels, but without a tour guide, you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the gossips and secrets hidden within their walls. Built as the mausoleum for the Grand Dukes of Florence it became a breathtaking museum decorated with most precious and incorruptible materials: marble and granite, jasper and alabaster, lapis and many other semiprecious stones. Discover the New Sacristy – another masterpiece of Michelangelo Buonarroti where he revealed himself not only as a talented sculptor but also as an expressive architect. Join me for this incredible tour and smoothly navigate in the Chapels. Be the first to see all the details, avoiding all the hassle of big group tours. IMPORTANT: Please note that the SECRET ROOM OF MICHELANGELO is NOT included in this tour.
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Built between the 16th and 17th centuries inside the Church of San Lorenzo in Florence, the Medici Chapels are the monumental burial place of the Medici family and became a museum in 1869. This private tour offers exclusive access to the stunning architecture and artworks of the Chapels, with a dedicated guide who will share the fascinating history of the Medici dynasty and explain the masterpieces inside. Highlights include the Cappella dei Principi, a richly decorated funerary chapel with mosaics and frescoes; the Crypt of the Lorenas, housing the tombs of figures like Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent; and the New Sacristy, designed by Michelangelo, featuring some of his most famous sculptures such as Dawn and Dusk. A must-see for those passionate about Renaissance art and Florentine history.
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Enjoy an insightful private tour of the Medici Chapels, two landmarks of Florentine architecture and the final resting place of members of the famous dynasty that shaped the history of Florence. If you are an art lover it’s a must, but without a tour guide you will deny yourself a unique opportunity to learn the tales and secrets hidden within their walls. See the monumental Chapel of Princes. Built as the mausoleum for the Grand Dukes of Florence, it became a breathtaking museum decorated with most precious and incorruptible materials: marble, granite, jasper, alabaster, and lapis lazuli and many other semiprecious stones. Then discover the New Sacristy, another masterpiece of Michelangelo Buonarroti, where he revealed himself not only as a talented sculptor but also as an expressive architect. Join us for this incredible tour and smoothly navigate inside the Chapels. See incredible details with our expert guide, avoiding all the hassle of big group tours.
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Discover Michelangelo's iconic sculptures—Twilight, Dawn, Day, and Night—in the breathtaking Sacrestia Nuova, an architectural masterpiece he designed himself. Admire the luxurious details of the Cappella dei Principi, adorned with intricate polychrome marbles, rare stones, and gemstones. This grand chapel inspired the founding of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure, now renowned as one of the world's leading restoration workshops and museums. Delve into the history of the Medici family in the Cripta del Buontalenti, located beneath the chapel. Recent discoveries from exhumations have revealed fascinating insights into their health, lifestyles, and mysterious causes of death. Explore the stunning architecture of the San Lorenzo Church and the historic Palazzo Medici Riccardi, immersing yourself in the rich history and beauty of Florence's Renaissance heritage.
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Discover the power, influence and legacy of Medici, one of the most powerful families in Renaissance Florence. Visit the spectacular Medici Chapels and see the Medici Palace, Duomo, and more. Extended options: private transfers and the Pitti Palace tour. 2-hour: Medici Chapels Book this tour to discover the legacy of the Medici family in Florence's Old Town and visit the Medici Chapels with timed entry tickets. 3-hour: Medici Chapels & Transfers Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour private tour of the Old Town and Medici Chapels with timed entry tickets. 4-hour: Medici Chapels & Pitti Palace Choose this tour to discover the legacy of Medici family in Florence's Old Town and visit the Pitti Palace and Medici Chapels with timed entry tickets. 5-hour: Medici Chapels, Palazzo Pitti & Transfers Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 3,5-hour private tour of the Old Town, Medici Chapels and Palazzo Pitti with timed entry tickets.
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The Medici family in Florence governed the fate of the city for almost three hundred years. They were bankers and patrons who made the genius of Botticelli, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo and many other Renaissance artists flourish. Their extraordinary collections of paintings, sculpture, jewellery, books, manuscripts and curious objects can still be found in Florence today. During our 3-hour tour we will visit the Palazzo Medici, symbol of the political and cultural power of the Medici, with its enormous rooms that will take us back to the noble life of the Renaissance. The Chapel of the Magi, inside the palace, will take us by surprise with a "wow effect"! We will then see the burial place of the Medici family, namely the Medici Chapels, with the New Sacristy, the work of Michelangelo, the Chapel of the Princes, studded with Florentine mosaic in semi-precious stones, and the solemn Crypt, where the members of the Medici family are buried .
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One of the places that best represents the power of the Medici family, the splendor of Michelangelo's sculptures and the glitz of the Chapel of the Princes: you will enjoy the splendid San Lorenzo Basilica, that was the parish church of the Medici. All official and important ceremonies of the family took place in this church, actually built by the Medici's architect: Filippo Brunelleschi, the genius of the Florence Dome. In San Lorenzo is also the Old Sacresty and many manufacts by the sculptor Donatello! The Medici tombs and memorial are in the same church and have a separate entrance......this are the famous Medici Chapels, a perfect work by Michelangelo! You will meet Cosimo The Elder, Lorenzo the Magnificient, his brother Giuliano, Cosimo The First Granduke and all the family, including the wives, all of them are peacefully resting here...after a life with honour and also some troubles!
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