Medici Chapel is surprisingly underrated hence i didn't have to go through a long queue at all to enter this. It cost me €10 and it was worth it. The ceiling fresco was a sight to behold, and the best thing was to be able to see Michaelangelo's sculptures.

This was such a pleasant surprise for me and I think it’s one of my favourite monuments in Florence. I went there not knowing what to expect, ( havent read or planned my visit in advance ) but it was of the moments of awe when I first entered the Chapel. And I spent there almost 45 minutes just admiring all the details put in that space. In my opinion it is as magnificent as the Pantheon in Rome. I definitely highly recommend you visit it and you read about it.

The chapel is beautiful. There are a number of frescoes. There are a number of marble statues. The chapel is opened 8:15-13:50 pm Saturday, Sunday, Monday and 13:15 pm- 18:50pm Wednesday to Friday. The chapel is closed on Tuesday. It costs $9 to enter. Even though it is worth visiting it is expensive.

A must-visit attraction in Florence, the Medici Chapels houses intricate tombs of the powerful family. The Chapel of the Princes had a large open space and a beautiful fresco if you looked at the ceiling. It evokes a sense of pride for the deceased. However, the bigger star (imo) of the attraction is New Sacristy, where you can see many Michelangelo sculptures. They are indeed stunning, but I was especially in awe with the Dusk statue where the body of the older man look amazingly life-like. The anatomy and musculature of the body are divine. I also like the contemplative stance of Lorenzo, next to Dusk. He appears like he is reflecting about life. If you look up, the dome is reminiscent of the design seen at Pantheon dome. A nice Easter egg. I visited on a weekday evening where the crowd appears to be lesser. It was a very pleasant visit without the heavy foot traffic. Highly recommended to visit for the architecture and sculptures of Michelangelo.

A hidden gem in Florence. If you combine it with the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, you will understand the complexity of the Medici family and their religiousness. The Chapel is the epitome of their power and their piety. Serving as it’s private chapel and mausoleum behind Saint Lawrence main altar, it is imposing and makes you feel little below its majesty. Don’t forget to visit the New Sacristy, easily skippable if you don’t know it exists. Designed by Michelangelo, it contains the grave of Lorenzo di Medici below grandiose sculptures by the Florentine master. The Italian guards at the entrance are rude, so be patient. It is understandable after flocks of rude tourists.

What a visually rich place! The burial spot of a number of the Medici is built and decorated with a range of marble, more than I have possibly seen in my life. The entire place shows off the wealth of the family and their level of devotion to showing that richness off to any who can see it. The main chapel has four tombs and the space is very, very large. I am sure there is a bit of depth of perception tricks with the marble, but the final resting places rival those that are in the Vatican. There are two side-rooms with relics and some family Papal vestments and crook. Beneath the main chapel a large statue of a seated Catherine, and many more burials. Off to one side, the famed Sagrestia Nuova created by Michaelangelo which has to be seen. A four year labor of love with monuments to the Medici.

Booked on line in advance although the queues were not long to get in. Very impressive inside. Deceptively huge space, beautiful marble and sculptures. They do have a large collection of relics which seems quite macabre but you can miss these out in the side areas. Reasonably priced for entry and would definitely recommend.

one of the highlights of Florence, though you would not expect it from looking at the outside of this chapel. Absolutely splendid inside and decorated with sculptures by Michelangelo. Simply a wonderful experience!

Words can’t describe how mesmerizing the whole experience has been in Cappelle Medicee. The moment you step into the main hall, you can tell everyone was awe-struck. Suddenly no one chats. I was overwhelmed by both its grandiose, humongous appearance and its attention to detail. You do not want to miss this amazing historic site.

Great place to visit, if you like history this is a must. I found more interesting that more popular as galeria de la academia. It cost 10 euros and you can see an impressive place were it show a family power that it last for 500 years. It's worth knowing that the chapel and mausoleum is a different entrance and ticket than the church.

The Medici Chapel (aka Chapel of the Princes) and the New Sacristy by Michelangelo are on one €9 ticket, separate from the San Lorenzo complex. Enter from the Medici Chapel. Of course, it's essential that you also visit the San Lorenzo complex to see the Old Sacristy by Brunelleschi. Probably best to visit the San Lorenzo complex first, so you can see it chronologically. The New Sacristy of San Lorenzo was built by Michelangelo in 1534 as a mausoleum for the Medici family. Designed almost a century after Brunelleschi's Old Sacristy, we can see how far Renaissance architecture had advanced. Compared to the Old Sacristy, a profusion of decorative elements were added, such as the many niches, doors, and windows, many of which are "blind" or "false", e.g. 7 of the 8 doors did not open, but were placed for reasons of symmetry. The dome is coffered, like the Pantheon in Rome. Almost all the sculpture was made by Michelangelo, although the project was left unfinished as he left Florence due to political persecution. The Chapel of the Princes is the largest and richest of the three Medici chapels, and was designed by Baroque artist Matteo Nigetti in 1602. Its use of polychrome marble and semi-precious stone is unmatched, with red marble from Barga, lapis lazuli from Afghanistan, green marble from Corsica, granite, porphyry, jasper, alabaster, quartz, and coral all expertly inlaid by the Opificio delle Pietre, a workshop created by the Grand Duchy of Tuscany for this art. The size of the chapel is tremendous, at least three times larger than Michelangelo's New Sacristy. In photo 1, you can compare the two people right of the altar to get a sense of scale. The dome was frescoed by Pietro Benvenuti in 1837, a neoclassical painter who was greatly influenced by the French artist Jacques-Louis David. Benvenuti decorated the dome with stories of Genesis, scenes from the life of Christ, and the Last Judgment.

The Medici family left a great and indelible mark not only in the history of Italy but also of the world. There is a lot of debate about their actions, but whatever you think of the family, visit their final resting place. It is as impressive as it is endearing that the stairs are occupied by youth and art.

Amazing chapel with artifacts with saint bones. The marble work on the walls creating very colorful flowers or other shapes is just unbelievable.

I visited on a Sunday afternoon. It’s a free day so there was a line outside, but I was able to get in less than 10 minutes. It was a very pleasant visit. It’s a must-visit attraction in Florence. Highly recommended to see the architecture and sculptures of Michelangelo.

The must go to place in the centre of Florence . Que up to get inside or just stroll around and enjoy !

Spectacular, the booking on the website is not clear, but the time of entrance is quite flexible

You need to visit! Tucked away on the back of the San Lorenzo Cathedral is this incredible treasure. We were in awe of the construction of this Chapel and the level of details thought out. We liked it even more than visiting the Duomo, which is a few minutes away. If you're hesitant about visiting, I'd say to not think twice.

The overall experience was great, throughly enjoyed the Chapel of the Princes best. Definitely would recommend this as a stop while in Florence.

This is my favourite museum in Florence. Beautiful and rich in history, yet not overly crowded. The colourful inlay of semi-precious stones in the Chapel of Princes is breathtaking, a work of art in itself and a statement of the power and wealth of the family that shaped Florentine history. Then there is the somber New Sacristy where Lorenzo the Magnificent's remains are entombed, designed and decorated with original sculptures by Michelangelo. I find his later, unfinished work more interesting than the perfection of his earlier works. The walls behind the altar of the New Sacristy are covered with drawings attributed to Michelangelo's workshop. There are also benches where one could sit and quietly contemplate the relationships of power and art in Florentine history.

This place was incredible. This is a little hidden gem in Florence. Not crowded, and no long lines. Once visiting Florence you will learn how influential the Medicee truly was. You see their family crest all over Italy!

Means "The Chapels of Medici", and there are two: Sagrestia Nuova ("New Sacristy") and Cappella dei Principi ("Chapel of the Princes"). Sagrestia Nuova hosts Michelangelo's works, that would suffice... The Chapel is austere, somewhat shadowy, but the dome is bright with light. Our comfortable and serene modern life has countless roots in Florence, a crucible of arts and knowledge. Viewing and understanding the past helps to leap into the future.

€9 per person; the chapel is small, religious artefacts on the ground floor not too interesting, no good stories to go with the art. The main interesting section is the main and prestigious room with the resting Medicci family... unfortunately a few status are currently missing. The Michaelangelo room have a few nice statues.

Really beautiful chapel. Lots of interesting pieces of bone for display. The chapel was very extravagant. I would recommend this for anyone visiting Florence

I haven't seen such a mind blowing Christian place like The Medici Chapel up to now. Everyone should see the chapel and take some time to examine all those details. Wonderful really.

The chapel is astonishingly beautiful and magnificent. Michelangelo’s statures for day and night are amazingly beautiful. It’s definitely worth more than the 9 euro ticket!

Beautiful and recommend, don't miss the inner cappelle Sagrestia Nuova (designed by Michelangelo). Long wait, buying tickets in advance is recommended.

It is mostly human bone collection. But would worth to visit for the next section for Michelangelo's some of masterpieces.