The pinnacle of Renaissance art,
Medici Chapel

The pinnacle of Renaissance art! The Medici Chapel, which provides a glimpse into the colorful life of the Medici family, is full of things to see with various works that retain their reputation from the 16th and 17th centuries. In particular, you can enjoy not only the gorgeous interior and exterior of the chapel, but also various works such as 'Day and Night', 'Dawn and Dusk', and 'Madonna and Child', which are called Michelangelo's masterpieces.

The Medici Chapel has been a must-visit destination in Florence since Anna Maria Luisa, the last descendant of the Medici family, opened the chapel to the public for many to enjoy.

Introducing the Medici Chapel

When you enter the Medici Chapel, you can see the Monarchs' Chapel on the first floor. The luxurious interior is decorated with pearls, lapis lazuli, and coral on the luxurious walls. In particular, there are gorgeous frescoes on the ceiling inside the dome, which are truly overwhelming. This alone gives you a sense of the status of the Medici family.

If you go up to the second floor, you can see the tombs of Medici family members called Sae-Guseil. It is even more famous because it is known that Michelangelo did the entire design and sculpture, but when you actually look at it, you can see that the design is a true reflection of Michelangelo's philosophy.

The sculptures here are statues of Saints Cosmas and Saint Damiano, which are also famous as the patron saints of the Medici family.

Highlights of the Medici Chapels

The highlight of the Medici Chapel is the two tombs. This tomb was created by Pope Leo

The tomb's main characters are Lorenzo II de' Medici, Duke of Urbino, and Giuliano di Lorenzo de' Medici, the younger brother of Pope Leo X. The statues representing their tombs are said to symbolize dusk and dawn.

Why you should buy admission tickets from WAUG

WAUG's Medici Chapel entrance ticket is a skip-the-line ticket . The Medici Chapel is always crowded with people, so a faster entry ticket is essential to save travel time.

If you purchase a WAUG admission ticket, you will have priority entry at a designated time, allowing you to enter more conveniently and quickly.