Enhance Your Visit
Maximize your time in Florence by bypassing the lines and accessing the Medici Chapels promptly—immerse yourself in renowned art and the rich history of the Medici family.
Commencing Your Exploration
Embark on a captivating journey through Florentine heritage with skip-the-line privileges at the Medici Chapels, situated in the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Delve into the realm of the Medicis, an influential Italian dynasty that significantly influenced Renaissance art, culture, and politics.
Anticipated Highlights
Traverse the Medici Chapels, from the serene crypts below to Michelangelo's awe-inspiring sculptures and the magnificent beauty of the Chapel of the Princes, discovering power, heritage, and artistry at every turn.
Exploring the Medici Crypt
The Medici Crypt, nestled beneath the primary chapel, offers a tranquil retreat. It houses the modest tombs of lesser-known members of the Medici family, including Grand Dukes. Admire the family crest etched into the walls, inscriptions of names and dates tracing their lineage, and the stark juxtaposition between these humble resting places and the grandeur above.
Encountering Michelangelo's New Sacristy
Step into the space crafted by Michelangelo as a Medici mausoleum. Witness the sculptures of Dawn and Dusk on one tomb, and Day and Night on the other—figures intricately carved with lifelike realism and subtle drama. Here lies Michelangelo's incomplete homage to the Medicis, where light and shadow unveil the profound emotion etched into every surface.
Immersing in the Chapel of the Princes
Enter the octagonal chamber designed to showcase Medici supremacy. Gaze at the expansive dome adorned with vibrant frescoes. Surrounding you, walls are adorned with exquisite marble and semi-precious stones, featuring lapis lazuli, jasper, and porphyry accentuating six grandiose tombs. Every detail exudes opulence, aspiration, and enduring legacy.
