This is a stunningly beautiful church, particularly if your tastes run toward the less ornate. The exterior looks almost unfinished, but don't let that deter you. The interior is glorious, with grey and white marble, gold coffered ceilings. The art treasures are many. Take some time. Enjoy. There's a reason the Medicis considered this their favorite church. A Donatello bronze... More

I wanted to go primarily for the Medici tombs, but really enjoyed the funerary sculpture there by Michelangelo. Considering how invaluable Cosimo and Lorenzo were to the artistic awakenings of Florence, it was great being able to visit their tombs. The other Medici tombs exist in a truly beautiful setting making the entire visit definitely worth while. More

a truly awesome Church - and a bargain at around 5 euro More

The church of San Lorenzo (Basilica di San Lorenzo) is my '6th place' attraction in Florence. Boy is the facade of this church ugly ! BUT don't let that deter you as whilst that initial view of the imposing church exterior is unlikely to provoke you into entering, along with the advantage of this being one of several places you... More

Of course don't miss the Laurentian Library and the Medici tombs, but the church itself is a great work of Florentine architecture, filled with great art. More

This is a real jewel in the city's crown. The place is so connected with the rich history of Renaissance in Firenze. The Medici family tombs, the the glamorous library designed by Michelangelo, the renowned statutes of Day and Night, Dusk and Dawn also by Michelangelo, and the paintings by numerous great artists of the golden time all give chills!... More

The Medici are buried here (all of them) and the cloisters, library and chapels are wonderful. More

I do hate these places where the photography ban is enforced so strictly that it spoils the enjoyment of people not taking photos. More