Overview
Designed and sculpted by Michelangelo as a funerary chapel for Lorenzo and Giuliano de’ Medici.
Features sculptures Night, Day, Dawn, and Dusk, symbolizing the passage of time
Exemplifies a dramatic blend of Renaissance architecture and Mannerist form.
Chapel of the Princes (Cappella dei Principi)
Baroque‐style mausoleum built in the 17th century under Cosimo I.
Octagonal domed room (c. 59 m high), lavishly inlaid with semi‑precious stones and marble by the Opificio delle Pietre Dure (hard‑stone workshops founded in 1588).
Houses six grand ducal sarcophagi; only two statues were completed of Ferdinando I and Cosimo II in bronze by Pietro Tacca
Flexible and Independent Experience – Perfect for travelers who prefer freedom over group tours.
It is not possible to skip the security lines. There could be a line at the entrance and is mandatory for all visitors.
What's Included
- Entry Ticket to Medici Chapels
- Food and Drinks
- Transportation
- Live Guide
Meeting Location
Cappelle Medicee
Piazza di Madonna Degli Aldobrandini, 6, Florence 50123, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Cappelle Medicee
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-460360P425
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