Designed and sculpted by Michelangelo as a funerary chapel for Lorenzo and Giuliano de’ Medici.
Features sculptures Night, Day, Dawn, and Dusk, symbolizing the passage of time
Exemplifies a dramatic blend of Renaissance architecture and Mannerist form.
Chapel of the Princes (Cappella dei Principi)
Baroque‐style mausoleum built in the 17th century under Cosimo I.
Octagonal domed room (c. 59 m high), lavishly inlaid with semi‑precious stones and marble by the Opificio delle Pietre Dure (hard‑stone workshops founded in 1588).
Houses six grand ducal sarcophagi; only two statues were completed of Ferdinando I and Cosimo II in bronze by Pietro Tacca
Flexible and Independent Experience – Perfect for travelers who prefer freedom over group tours.
It is not possible to skip the security lines. There could be a line at the entrance and is mandatory for all visitors.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels