Medici Chapel — Local services in Florence

My wife, a huge Medici fan (thanks to Netflix), insisted on visiting the Medici Chapel. Tickets are sold separately from other San Lorenzo sites, so plan ahead.

We arrived at 1:30 PM, and the crowds were light. There are two lines: one for Firenze Card holders and one for on-the-spot bookings. Only a 5-minute wait. Bags are scanned before entry.

The chapel is stunning once you understand its history. An audio guide or video is enough, no need for a live guide. Info cards by the sculptures give solid context.

Scattered seating is available throughout. There is a crypt, but it’s underwhelming; just a glass wall for a quick peek, nothing eerie or memorable.

Toilets are on-site, and the temperature is comfortable. Don’t touch the exhibits. Highly recommend for Medici enthusiasts, but read up on the history for the...

There was something really calm and special about this place. The echo of the footsteps on the marble floor and the hush voices as if afraid to speak louder, really made this place quite serene. The work it was put into this chapel was on another level. It's breathtaking and you want to stay there for a very long time just to absorb every little detail. The same feeling of serenity that you feel when you enter any big church, with the heaviness of history and power made this place otherworldly. I would definitely go again if my path ever take me back to Firenze, because my eyes and soul deserve to watch and feel this...

Today it has free entry, therefore decided to visit. Really loved it. Normally entree fee is 9 euro.

The Medici Chapel, located in Florence, Italy, is a stunning example of Renaissance architecture and art. It houses the tombs of several prominent members of the Medici family, including Lorenzo de' Medici and Giuliano de' Medici, and was designed by famous artists like Michelangelo. The chapel's intricate marble decorations and impressive sculptures make it a masterpiece of both architecture and sculpture, reflecting the family's wealth...