About this experience
"I am taking a stone and removing all the unnecessary"... How did the great Michelangelo live, create, and feel the beauty? I will tell you about it in simple language at the Bargello Museum and the Santa Croce Monastery, where the master is buried. You will learn key moments of the creator's biography, analyze his works, get acquainted with his approach - and understand his influence on the development of world art.
What to expect
During the 2.5-hour tour, you will learn about the genius. You will discover key episodes of Michelangelo's biography, pivotal moments in his life and work, intrigues and myths surrounding his personality. We will analyze his works, primarily sculptures: we will talk about plots, composition, the "non-finito" technique, and the "dug around" technique.
Where will we get to know Michelangelo?
- At the Bargello Museum. Rare travelers enter the walls of this medieval castle without a guide. First, I will tell you about the history and architecture of this public building, the oldest in Florence. Then we will walk through the museum halls and thoroughly study several works by Michelangelo.
- At the 14th-century Santa Croce Monastery, where Michelangelo is buried along with the most outstanding figures of Italian culture - exclusively Florentines. You will learn how the genius's body ended up in this basilica, examine the fresco painting and sculptures of the Early Renaissance. Enjoy the tranquility of the monastery, the harmony of architecture, and the beauty of the gardens.
Organizational details
Additional entrance fees apply: museum - €11 per person, monastery - €8 per person, free admission for children under 18 everywhere. No tickets are needed for the guide.
