See & do · Landmarks & architecture
Medici Chapels
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
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Domed landmark containing tombs of the Medici family, including the New Sacristy by Michelangelo.via Google
The opulent mausoleum of the Medici family, featuring Michelangelo's allegorical sculptures of Night, Day, Dawn, and Dusk.
- Good to know
- Accessible through the back of the Basilica of San Lorenzo.
Reviews from Google
The Cappelle Medicee, or Medici Chapels, are two chapels located at the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence, Italy, built to honor the Medici family. They include the Sagrestia Nuova, designed by Michelangelo, and the opulent Cappella dei Principi, serving as a mausoleum for the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. We also saw the Stanza Segreta di Michelangelo. It was a very short visit to an unearthed place that found his drawings on the wall back in 1970's. Basically, they wanted to make an additional emergency exit and while they were making that happen, they found this. I was in there by myself for about 30 seconds. So surreal... The amount of religious relics here was quite impressive and I will be doing some research at a later date on what they were and also looking into the marble sigil. I imagine they are for the people representing their lines, but they were so beautiful. If I could i would take them with me. This place is crazy grand and beautiful!
Visited On : Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Price : 11 EUR for adult This chapel is outstanding. The stunning look will cover you just after entering inside. It is not so crowded so you don’t have to buy tickets beforehand. A staff told me not to use a camera flash while I wasn’t using though lol
Visiting the Medici Chapel was one of the most intense and moving artistic experiences I had in Florence. From the moment I stepped inside, I felt a powerful combination of beauty, silence, and human ambition. This is not just a chapel — it is a statement of power, memory, and eternity. The New Sacristy, designed by Michelangelo, left me speechless. The sculptures of Day and Night, Dawn and Dusk are not just statues — they feel alive, full of tension and emotion. Standing in front of them, I could sense the struggle between time and immortality. The faces, the posture, the unfinished details — everything speaks deeply to the soul if you allow yourself to really look. The architecture and sculpture blend perfectly. Light enters softly, creating shadows that constantly change the mood of the space. I stood there for a long time, almost forgetting where I was, completely absorbed by the balance between human genius and spiritual silence. The contrast with the Chapel of the Princes is striking. Its vast dome, rich marble decorations, and semi-precious stones create an atmosphere of overwhelming grandeur. It feels bold, proud, and almost theatrical — a clear reflection of the Medici family’s desire to be remembered forever. Recommendations for future visitors: Come with time and patience — this place deserves slow observation. Read a little about Michelangelo and the Medici family before your visit. Spend extra time in the New Sacristy; the details reveal themselves gradually. Visit earlier in the day for a calmer experience. Keep silence — the atmosphere is part of the magic. I left the Medici Chapel feeling humbled and deeply impressed. This place doesn’t just display art — it confronts you with questions about power, time, and legacy. If you want to understand the emotional depth behind Florence’s beauty, this is a place you must not miss.
There was no queue when we came on a Sunday past 12nn. We thought our niece can go in for free (as we saw online its free for below 18 BUT its only for European residents) It has 2 levels. The 1st level showcases relics of different Saints, as well as the Medici famility tree. The 2nd level has the new Sacristy and the Chapel of Princes (very grand, the sarcophagus of Dukes, and the inlay of the walls), and 2 rooms dedicated to more relics of the saints. The hidden room (additional fee/ticket) is also accessible from the 2nd level.
Amazing marble tombs of the Medici family and large-scale marble works by Michelangelo in the adjoining Sacristy. The Capelle Medici is within the “other dome” that resembles the Duomo and it is adjacent to San Lorenzo church. The colours and types of marble used are beautiful and fascinating. Words cannot describe. We were able to get in without pre buying tickets on a weekday morning. Note: the secret rooms where Michelangelo hid are on a separate ticket and need to be booked weeks ahead.