Walking Tour: The History of the Medici Family in Florence

Highlights

• Visit Palazzo Medici Riccardi
• Discover Basilica di San Lorenzo
• Expert Guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Palazzo Medici Riccardi

   15min

   First residence of the Medici, symbol of their nascent power. Built DA Michelozzo for Cosimo the Elder, it houses the famous Chapel of the Magi.

2. 2

   Cappelle Medicee

   15min

   The family church and burial place of the Medici, decorated DA Michelangelo in the New Sacristy. Please note: View from the outside

3. 3

   Piazza Del Duomo

   15min

   Brunelleschi Cathedral, Baptistery and Dome, financed and supported by the Medici as a symbol of Florentine genius.

4. 4

   Piazza Della Repubblica

   15min

   Ancient area of the Old Point of Sale, linked to the commercial and banking Florence that made the Medici rich.

5. 5

   Piazza della Signoria

   15min

   Center of political power, where the Medici transformed Palazzo Vecchio into a ducal residence.

6. 6

   Corridoio Vasariano

   15min

   DA Vasari built an elevated passage to connect Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti, symbol of the Medici's discreet power. Please note: View from the outside

7. 7

   Church of Santa Felicita

   15min

   End point of the Vasari Corridor, with the private DA loggia where the Medici attended Mass.

Before you go

Location