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Riccardi Medici Palace

3 Via Camillo Cavour, Firenze, Toscana

Description

The Palazzo Medici Riccardi was commissioned by Cosimo de' Medici, head of the Medici banking family, and designed by Michelozzo di Bartolomeo. It was built in the second half of the 15th century with a façade showing a tripartite division accentuating the height of the building whilst remaining quite understated. Inside, there are courtyards, chambers, anti-chambers, studies, and the famous Magi Chapel. The chapel was frescoed by Benozzo Gozzoli who inserted several scenes alluding to the Council of Florence (1438-1439). There are also several works of art by Filippo Lippi.

Access & Transport

The palace is 150m north of Piazza di Duomo and the Cathedral. Buses C1, 14 and 23 stop next to the building on Via de' Gori.

Instructions & Recommendations

Please note that the number of visitors allowed inside the Chapel of the Magi is limited to 10 people every 5 minutes, and the visit duration is 5 minutes. We suggest combining this activity with a visit of Florence Cathedral or the Medici Chapel

Meta review

Though the palace is generally recommended by travel guides, online reviews aren't as positive. The consensus seems to be that the Chapel of the Magi 'carries' the entire monument whilst the rest is rather disappointing, mostly because of the poor set-up: no audio-guide, art not well exhibited, very little info provided, and underwhelming staff.

Environmental & Social

We deem this activity environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the city's architectural and artistic heritages.

Conclusion

A palace with a lot of potential but, as it stands, it may be worth investing in a guided tour to get the most of both the building (architecture and art) and gather relevant historical information about the Medici family to better frame what you are seeing.

Key positive

Nice courtyards

Impressive frescoes in the chapel

Key negative

Poorly showcased artworks

Lack of supporting information

Suitability

Access to the first floor is possible thanks to an elevator

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last admission to the museum is 1h before closing

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 20m

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday09:00 - 19:00

Wednesday -

Thursday09:00 - 19:00

Friday09:00 - 19:00

Saturday09:00 - 19:00

Sunday09:00 - 19:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€16.5
Adult
26 - 64
€16.5
Teen & Young
18 - 25
€11.5
Child
3 - 17
€1.5
Infant
0 - 2
€1.5
Price for Museum + Exhibition. Includes 1.5€ booking fee

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