Museum
Medici Chapels
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The Medici Chapels in Fiesole are a museum and mausoleum dedicated to the Medici family, housing some of Michelangelo's most poignant sculptures. The chapels consist of the Sagrestia Nuova (New Sacristy), designed by Michelangelo, and the Cappella dei Principi (Chapel of the Princes), a lavish octagonal room adorned with marble and semi-precious stones. Michelangelo's allegorical figures Dawn and Dusk, along with Night and Day, adorn the tombs of Medici dukes. The museum also displays other Medici treasures and artwork. Visitors can wander through the solemn spaces, marveling at the fusion of architecture and sculpture. The site offers a profound experience of Renaissance funerary art and Medici power.
Don't miss
- Michelangelo's sculptures of Dawn and Dusk
- The Chapel of the Princes with inlaid marble
- Tombs of Medici dukes
- Allegorical figures of Night and Day
- Medici art collection and relics
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Medici Chapels
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inThe Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales4.9★ · 11,686 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →
Most bookedThe Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER5★ · 13,419 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleMEDICI CHAPELS Private Tour in Florence4.9★ · 125 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$130 per personSee dates →More attractions in Fiesole