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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Earphones for groups of more than 7 participants
✔ Medici Chapels skip-the-line tickets
✔ Local professional Guide at your side
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Gratuities
✖ Everything not mentioned as Included
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Entrance Time: Morning option: at 09.00 am; Afternoon option: at 02:00 pm
Meeting with the guide in front of Cappelle Medicee entrance
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Cappelle Medicee
Admire with your Guide one of the most famous sculptural cycles by Michelangelo: Il Crepuscolo, L’Aurora, Il Giorno e la Notte (Twilight, Dawn, Day, Night) inside the Sacrestia Nuova (New Sacristy) designed by the great artist. Discover the inlays of precious polychrome marbles, of hard stones and precious gems that cover the walls of the great Cappella dei Principi (Princes Chapel), for which Opificio delle pietre Dure (The Factory of hard Stones) was created especially for these decorations and is today one of the most prestigious restoration workshops and museums worldwide. Finally discover the Cripta del Buontalenti, under the Chapel, where the Medici and their family members are buried. These bodies have been exhumed recently to obtain more details on their lifestyles, illnesses and real causes of their deaths still shrouded in mystery.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
