Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
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Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
The first Medici palace, the home of Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent and the workplace of artists of the calibre of Donatello, Michelangelo, Paolo Uccello, Benozzo Gozzoli and Botticelli. The Renaissance house… where it all began.
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Neighborhood: Florence Historic Center
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- Alamanni-Stazione Santa Maria Novella • 10 min walk
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- David YBoston, Massachusetts3 contributionsWell worth itFound this to be an interesting place to visit. Very relaxed with incredible artwork. You got the feel of the building and the chapel and the ceiling of the Mirror Gallery are unforgettable. Near the Academia gallery where the statue of David is. We were sightseeing after seeing David and this was relaxed and not crowded, a welcome change.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 8, 2023
- LesleyDublinDublin, Ireland259 contributionsThe home of the Medicis, a lovely buildingThis is where the Medici family actually lived. We booked tickets in advance for early in the morning and we went straight in. The chapel of the Magi is on the first floor. You are only allowed in for 5 minutes as it is quite small and groups of 10 go in at a time. You just have time to look around it and take pictures. There is another stunning room, A Mirror Gallery. It’s a lovely building to walk around. There is an indoor and outdoor courtyard and garden. There was also a display of busts downstairs and two other exhibitions. One was of modern tapestries and pictures ( from the 1930s) which were very colourful. I really enjoyed this building. It was one of my favourite in Florence.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 29, 2023
- Chris GilbaneManchester, United Kingdom195 contributionsOverpriced, not that interesting, looks like poor conservationThis was a medici palace, was then bought by another family and is now a municipal building.. It's more of a town hall with some old stuff, some paintings and a few really decent rooms. Some of the hanging tapestries are very faded and have light direct on them which seems very weird from a conservation perspective Not worth the money and I.like my history.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 28, 2024
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AngelaM
4 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Unpleasant staff. Queue three times: once to book a time slot ( get there when it opens at 19.30 and wait 40 minutes to book an afternoon slot) then queue to buy tickets, then queue another half an hour to be allowed to enter the museum. All the time deal with hot flustered unprofessional staff. Take your chance elsewhere.
Written August 13, 2020
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laura
Sesto Fiorentino, Italy11 contributions
Sep 2021
The main reason to go to Palazzo Medici Riccardi is to see the Chapel of the Magi painted by Benozzo Gozzoli for Cosimo the Elder and his son Piero the Gouty.
It is certainly one of the jewels of Florence,
BUT you Must Note that you will have a scant 5 , yes 5, MINUTES to explore, admire and understand this wonderful fresco and the Cost of the ticket is 10 euros.
Before the pandemic you were given 15 minutes . There is no long line most of the time to go in, and you can even make a free reservation, so WHY is the visit only 5 MINUTES?
It's far to expensive and completely frustrating. It's a marvelous and complex work of art that even in 15 minutes is hard to take in completely. So very very very disappointing !!
It is certainly one of the jewels of Florence,
BUT you Must Note that you will have a scant 5 , yes 5, MINUTES to explore, admire and understand this wonderful fresco and the Cost of the ticket is 10 euros.
Before the pandemic you were given 15 minutes . There is no long line most of the time to go in, and you can even make a free reservation, so WHY is the visit only 5 MINUTES?
It's far to expensive and completely frustrating. It's a marvelous and complex work of art that even in 15 minutes is hard to take in completely. So very very very disappointing !!
Written September 28, 2021
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BethfromA2
Ann Arbor, MI143 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I went to the Palazzo on the advice of a friend who knows and loves Florence. I had to wait about 30 minutes to get into the Palace. Though it was the first Sunday in the month this site was not free. I paid full price. There was no audio guide in English though there was a brief booklet describing the palace as well as a QR code with the major dates in the Palazzo’s history. There were descriptions of some of the paintings. But the place did not come alive with this meager information. I had heard a lecture in the morning during which the fresco in the chapel was interpreted. If I had not heard that I would have been clueless about what it depicted. Nor was there much about the excavations in the basement presumably from Roman times. Hope they improve!
Written May 7, 2023
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Jo_and_Tom
Anna, OH2,054 contributions
Mar 2020
This palace was used by Medici's for their banking business. The first floor contained the bank on one side of it, with a plaza inside. As you walked in there are sculptures and decorations. Inside the Medici's crests, bust etc along with murals was evident.
Written April 8, 2020
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Marla7
Naas, Ireland825 contributions
Sep 2021
It might not be one of the top priorities for those visiting Florence, but I really enjoyed Palazzo Medici Riccardi. It was very easy to get into, even if we didn't reserve in advance, we only had to wait about 10 minutes to be called. The visit to the palazzo was very interesting and there are some amazing pieces of art like the painted chapel and some work by Filippo Lippi.
I really also enjoyed the temporary exhibition on animation cinema.
I really also enjoyed the temporary exhibition on animation cinema.
Written September 15, 2021
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JRMADA
United States3,386 contributions
Oct 2022
We went in expecting to see a Medici Palace in all its splendor. After all, this is the Medici House, a name synonymous with Power, Wealth, Luxury, Prestige… But instead we saw only part of the palace because parts of it are full of government workers. Then there was a modern art exhibit which was just rooms full of “art” where some pieces looked like kindergarteners had fun with art materials. Some of the rooms (the most beautiful ones) were set up for presentations full of chairs, a projector, and a white projection screen. Had we known this is how it was going to be, we would have saved our money and time and skipped it. The staff is friendly and helpful, but the organizers of the museum don’t really provide and info about the place (no audio guide, or written info). There is some posted info, but not really sufficient to give you a good experience. If you only have a limited time here, skip it.
Written October 18, 2022
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Exploring Chris
Calgary, Canada244 contributions
Jan 2022
Of the many galleries, museums, churches and palaces we visited in Florence, the Palazzo Medici Riccardi was the only experience we found to be a waste of time. At the time we were there, capacity was very limited. We arrived at our timed entry but still needed to wait in the courtyard for nearly and hour before being granted entry. Touring is limited to a small amount of the place and other than the Magi Chapel, there is very little to see once inside. Ticket prices are to high for this limited experience.
Written February 6, 2022
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JJJC_Family
Virginia793 contributions
Nov 2021
Along with the Medici Chapel, this is a repeat. While a great place overall, my primary motivation was to see once again the marvelous Magi Chapel. It’s a small space, but the quality of the frescoes are some of the best around, colorful, yet sophisticated, not cartoonish. Despite its size, I have spent more time in this small room than I have spent in some cathedrals. A second favorite here is the Gallery with some wonderful artwork by Luca Giordano. In fact, this is where I really began to pay close attention to the work of this very talented artist. Overall, a great building to visit.
Written January 3, 2022
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LesleyDublin
Dublin, Ireland259 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is where the Medici family actually lived. We booked tickets in advance for early in the morning and we went straight in. The chapel of the Magi is on the first floor. You are only allowed in for 5 minutes as it is quite small and groups of 10 go in at a time. You just have time to look around it and take pictures. There is another stunning room, A Mirror Gallery. It’s a lovely building to walk around. There is an indoor and outdoor courtyard and garden. There was also a display of busts downstairs and two other exhibitions. One was of modern tapestries and pictures ( from the 1930s) which were very colourful. I really enjoyed this building. It was one of my favourite in Florence.
Written October 29, 2023
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ArtsyGalBaltimore
Maryland883 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
A short walk from the Duomo, this museum is well worth it, just to see the Medici Chapel alone! Recommend a short internet search beforehand to get a fuller appreciation of Gollozo's masterpiece and the palazzo itself. There was a lecture when I visited the Hall of the Mirrors, unfortunately. There is a special exhibition of Felice Carena's paintings which deserve attention.
Written November 10, 2024
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is this wheelchair accessible?
Written January 11, 2018
There is an elevator, on the right of the main courtyard where the exit stairs are. There was a guard there to assist patrons, as well.
Written February 5, 2018
Hello, I am interested in the 72 hour euro card, what is it and how can I get one?
Thank you for your advice
Written September 13, 2017
The answer is "it all depends......."
Its complex.
If you already know what you will want to see you can easily research the costs of your destinations and compare that with the cost of the card. However, that doesn't take into account the fact that the card can get you into each destination quicker - provided the place actually has those priority queue lines. This is an important factor if you have a family group.
The best, seemingly unbiased advice is actually on the Visit Florence website which explains the ins-and-outs of the card and suggests how best to assess for yourself whether or not the card is right for your particular needs.
On balance, the reduced hassle through using the card is hard to value but must be taken into account.
Mike S.
Written September 16, 2017
Can you purchase admissions tickets in advance? How much is the admission per person?
Written August 13, 2017
There was no line. It was 12 euro. This museum is small and not part of the usual tourist attractions and perfect on a hot Florence afternoon. Hope this was helpful.
Written August 22, 2017
What is the official website to Palazzo Medici Riccardi? The link on Tripadvisor goes to blank page. Where to book tickets online?
Written July 16, 2017
quanto tempo ci vuole in media per vedere questo monumento? grazie!
Written April 16, 2017
Tra l'una e le due ore a seconda del l'approfondimento e della guida
Written April 16, 2017
qual o horário entre 1-07- 2016 e 5-07- 2016
Written May 15, 2016
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