Palazzo Medici Riccardi
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The Palazzo Medici Riccardi, also known as the Palazzo Medici, was home to the Medici family for more than two centuries before being sold to the Riccardis, who expanded the building before selling it to the Florentine government in 1814. The Palazzo contains a museum of ancient marbles, spaces for temporary exhibitions, and visitors can also discover the stunning Magi chapel and Gallery Luca Giordano, which contain important renaissance artworks.
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2 tips for visiting the Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Chapel of the Magi | Wiki Commons: Public Domain1
Chapel of the Magi: Insider Tip for Art Fans
Many a guest says of the impressive Chapel of the Magi that it is worth visiting Florence just for its sake. The colorful frescoes painted by Gozzoli show the path of the Magi, but also depict the princely family as part of the biblical story.
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Book a Guided Tour or Inform in Advance
Since relatively little information about art is offered inside the Palazzo, it is advisable to book a guide or do your own research in advance if you are more interested.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi: An Early Example of Renaissance Art and Architecture
The Many Attractions of Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Designed in the early Renaissance by Michelozzo around 1444, the building with its comparatively simple exterior façade boasts several areas that are well worth seeing.
Cortile di Michelozzo
The inner courtyard pretends symmetry through refined design, although in reality it is not symmetrical. In addition, the decoration of the stone interior walls and various statues catch the eye.
Giardino Mediceo
Paths paved with mosaics and citrus trees decorate the garden of the palazzo, which, like the courtyard, was still created while the building belonged to the Medici.
Cappella dei Magi
On the second floor is the Chapel of the Magi, named for the representation of the Magi decorating the walls: here the Medici family, the patron, is also artfully incorporated in the colorful frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli.
Galleria di Luca Giordano (Mirror Gallery)
The ceiling fresco of the magnificent hall was designed by Luca Giordano, as well as the painted mirrors of the gallery. This room was created in the years 1682 to 1685 after the sale of the palazzo to the Riccardi family.
Museo dei Marmi (Marble Museum)
You can visit the collection of antique marble busts and statues from the Riccardi's collection, which has been on display since 2005 and is part of the exhibition areas of Palazzo Medici Ricccardi.
Guided Tours Through the Palazzo
To fully appreciate the significance and details of Michelozzo's palazzo, consider taking a guided tour. These tours will walk you through the exterior façade, courtyard, garden, the Chapel of the Magi, and the Gallery of Mirrors, as expert guides share stories about the rise and fall of the mighty Medici family and the origins of this early Renaissance building. On weekends guided tours are available at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm and 5 pm guided tours with a duration of about 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I plan for a visit to Palazzo Medici Riccardi?
If all exhibitions are to be visited, about 2-3 hours should be planned. If only the architectural part of the palace is visited, about 1 hour is enough, which also corresponds to the duration of the officially offered tours.
Read more.Is Palazzo Medici Riccardi accessible with a wheelchair?
While the museums in the Palazzo are completely barrier-free, the Chapel of the Magi is only partially accessible with wheelchairs. Here, for safety reasons, only a maximum of 6 people at a time are allowed for a period of 5 minutes.
Read more.General information
opening hours
The museum and palace are open from 9 am to 7 pm. The Palazzo Medici Riccardi is closed on Wednesdays.
address
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Via Camillo Cavour, 3
50129 Florence
Via Camillo Cavour, 3
50129 Florence
how to get there
Santa Maria Novella train station is a 10-minute walk from the Palazzo Medici Riccardi. The museum is also served by bus numbers 14, 23, and C1, which stop at Via De’ Pucci. Cars cannot be driven inside the historical center of Florence, so if you intend to drive you will need to park outside the city center and walk.
website
Official site: https://www.palazzomediciriccardi.it/
tickets
Admission to the garden and courtyard is free. Tickets for the museum cost €10 for full-priced entry from 01/01/2025 to 02/28/2025 and from 11/02/2025 to 12/31/2025, and €15 from 01/03/2025 to 11/01/2025. The reduced price is €7 from 01/01/2025 to 02/28/2025 and from 11/02/2025 to 12/31/2025 and €10 from 01/03/2025 to 11/01/2025. Entry remains free for visitors under the age of 18 and disabled visitors and their companions. Guided tours and activities are €4 in addition to the ticket price, and €2 extra for residents of the Metropolitan City of Florence. Unicoop Firenze cardholders can get 2 tickets for the price of 1 full-price ticket.
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