About this experience
Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Donatello, Benozzo Gozzoli - among the many great names of the Florentine Renaissance, one stands out - the Medici. During the amazing era of Florence's flourishing, this dynasty shaped the destinies of the city and its residents. We will delve into the history of the family, the significance they had on the city, and their great legacy.
Medici
The Medicis were very diverse among themselves - calculating merchants and extravagant spenders, talented politicians and completely untalented... But all Medicis, without exception, shared a genuine love for art, and thanks to them, the geniuses of the era had the opportunity to unleash their talents.
What to expect
I will tell you how the fates of great masters and great rulers intertwined; how many thoughts, events, torments, and joys are hidden in the famous interiors, sculptures, and frescoes. Michelangelo, Donatello, and Brunelleschi, as well as Giotto, Benozzo Gozzoli, Beato Angelico, Filippo and Filippino Lippi, and Domenico Ghirlandaio... The Medici Quarter and beyond - in Florence, one can talk about the Medicis and the Renaissance everywhere.
Route
Depending on your preferences and the museum opening hours, the route may include:
- Santa Maria Novella Church
- Medici Chapels
- San Lorenzo Church and Medici-Laurentian Library
- Medici-Riccardi Palace
- Piazza Duomo
- Santa Croce Church
The tour is designed for all lovers of beauty and those who already know and love Florence a little, and never cease to fall in love with it again and again.
Organizational Details
- Headphones cost: 1.5 euros/person
- Museum tickets: Santa Maria Novella Church - 5 euros; Medici Chapels - 6 euros (8 during exhibitions); San Lorenzo Church and Medici-Laurentian Library - 6.5 euros; Donatello's ambo - 1 euro (coin); Medici-Riccardi Palace - 7 euros; San Marco Museum - 4 euros; Santa Croce Church - 4 euros.
- Discounts are available for children and visitors over 65 years old in museums.
