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Fantastic day out. We spent 5 hours walking round palace and gardens. Could have spent longer but struggled in the heat and couldn’t find water taps! Didn’t like €3.50 p/p cover charge in cafe in palace which was same price as a coffee.
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About Medici Chapel

Address

Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini, 6
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Opening hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
  • Thursday: 8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
  • Friday: 8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
  • Saturday: 8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
  • Sunday: 8:15 AM – 6:50 PM
Local time

Best time to visit

Early morning at opening, especially spring or autumn, for quieter galleries and softer light in Florence.

Crowd level

Popular with 7,024 Google ratings; reserve 1–2 days ahead in spring and summer. The first morning slot is usually least crowded.

Directions

Medici Chapel is beside Basilica di San Lorenzo, a short walk from Florence Santa Maria Novella station.

The Medici Chapel in Florence is the dynastic burial complex of the Medici family, the powerful bankers and rulers who shaped Renaissance Florence. Built alongside the Basilica of San Lorenzo, it includes the grand Chapel of the Princes, crowned by a dome and faced with richly colored marble and pietra dura, and the New Sacristy, designed by Michelangelo. In the New Sacristy, Michelangelo created some of the most celebrated funerary sculpture of the Renaissance, combining architecture and sculpture in a deeply symbolic setting. More than a tomb, the chapel expresses Medici power, memory, and patronage of the arts, making it one of Florence’s most important monuments for understanding politics, religion, and artistic ambition.

Before you enter

  • Check opening days carefully; Monday is closed.
  • Arrive at opening for the calmest visit and clearer views.
  • Dress respectfully, as this is a religious and funerary site.
  • Allow about 45–90 minutes to see both levels comfortably.

What to expect

  • Expect two main spaces: the Chapel of the Princes and Michelangelo’s New Sacristy.
  • The exterior feels modest, but the interiors are dramatically ornate.
  • Look for colorful marble decoration, Medici tombs, and Michelangelo’s sculptural masterpieces.
  • The atmosphere is quiet, reflective, and more intimate than Florence’s largest churches.

During your visit

  • Do not use flash photography inside.
  • Spend time looking upward at the dome and stone inlay details.
  • Pause in the New Sacristy to compare sculpture, architecture, and light.
  • Visit with San Lorenzo nearby for fuller Medici and Florence context.

FAQ about Medici Chapel

Medici Chapel is located in Florence, surrounded by many other great sights.

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