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Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Via Cavour 1, Florence, Italy
055-276-0340
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Ranked #56 of 176 attractions in Florence
Type: Historic Sites, Museums
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milford, CT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Partiularly the stunning Chapel of the Magi, the ceiling of the Biblioteca Riccardiana, and the Galleria. Not to be missed!

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Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

This is very nice museum which we nearly missed - I am happy we didn't. I would recommend renting a video/audio guide in museum shop - it's a iPod touch + app, you will need an ID document of some kind to do that. Cost is 4 euro, I suppose you could buy that app in Appstore for the same... More

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Paris, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

this palace is not on the top of the list for tourist, but its small chapel shouldn't be missed, although photos are not allowed Inside. the great ballroom was occupied by a conference when i saw it, but it is nice.

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Salem, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

The Benozzo Gozzoli frescoes are in perfect condition and are stunningly beautiful. They take you into a fairy tale land of the Renaissance with sumptuous costumes, exotic animals, and wild landscapes. They are full of portraits of the Medici family at a time when they were the masters of Florence. Don't miss this 15th century time capsule!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

The small chapel with the three Magi frescoes is breath-taking. Beautifully restored and lit, with glowing paintwork by Gozelli, a procession of mounted kings, common men, and a vast array of animals wend their way up a fantastic mountain landscape. Linger here for the sheer beauty of the striking images, the intricate woodwork, and the mosaic floor. You can walk... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

I was a bit cynical about Dali having seen some of his sketches and watercolours on the subject of war and was pleasantly surprised by the castings and sculptures displayed in this visiting exhibition. There were over 150 exhibits but many of these were small drawings, more impressive were the bronze and metal sculptures. Only three rooms for 10 euros... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

We stumbled into the Palazzo Medici to take shelter from the rain, but ended up having an amazing time exploring the grand rooms and the ridiculously extravagant, insane, ceiling fresco. Our necks got sore staring up at the ceiling for so long, but there is so much to look at. In addition, there is currently a Dali exhibition in another... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

On the street of my hotel, well nearly, I got to visit the former Lorenzo home and gaze on some impressive art.by 'Fast Luke', he of paint with both hands and a grand ceiling fresco, along with the 'Procession of the Magi' by Gozelli that is well protected and regulates its visitors. Oriinally owned by Medicis, the Riccardi's bought it,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013 via mobile

Interesting exhibition of sculptures by Salvador Dali until may 25th 2013. Fantastic guided visit with Thomas.

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

Great ancient palace, just near the Duomo and the street markets. Not bad a place to see various rooms lit with wall and ceiling paintings from the 16th to 17th century.

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