Cappelle Medicee

About

Step into a stunning, time-traveling mausoleum with incredible marble and precious stones.

Why go

• Feels like walking through centuries of Florentine power, beauty, and ambition
• A place where art and history blend into something unforgettable
• It’s quiet, overwhelming in the best way

Must try

• Michelangelo’s sculptures, including Night, Day, Dusk, and Dawn
• Chapel of the Princes
• New Sacristy
• Hidden room with Michelangelo's charcoal sketches
• Chapel of the Princes covered in precious marbles

Pro tips

• Arrive early to avoid very long lines
• Book tickets ahead during peak season
• Plan 30-45 minutes to take it in
• Visit early morning or late afternoon
• Allow 1 hour for visit

Good to know

• Free on the first Sunday of every month
• Modest dress required (covered shoulders and knees)
• Entry is first come, first served

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (6605 reviews)

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