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Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Via Camillo Cavour, Florence, Italy 50129

Featured Review : Cosimo il Vecchio commisioned Michelozzo to build this protypical Florentine palazzo in the 1440's, having rejected a Brunelleschi design as too flamboyant, (the early Medici firmly believing that one way to hold onto yo...See Full Review

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Palazzo Medici-Riccardo

  • 3 out of 5 stars by ruggero from blackpool, United Kingdom
  • August 30, 2004
Quote: Cosimo il Vecchio commisioned Michelozzo to build this protypical Florentine palazzo in the 1440's, having rejected a Brunelleschi design as too flamboyant, (the early Medici firmly believing that one way to hold onto your wealth and power was not... Read the full Palazzo Medici Riccardi review

From journal Living and Learning in the Cradle of the Renaissance

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The Medici Chapels

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ruggero from blackpool, United Kingdom
  • August 29, 2004
Quote: The Medici Chapels have managed to arouse awe and disgust, to inspire and repel in equal measure those who have ventured into the quite startling mausoleum which is the last resting place of Florence's most famous family. On entering, you are likely... Read the full Palazzo Medici Riccardi review

From journal Living and Learning in the Cradle of the Renaissance

Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

  • 2 out of 5 stars by Defiant1 from Mississauga, Ontario
  • January 30, 2002
Palazzo Medici-Riccardi
Quote: Although it was one of the homes of the powerful Medici family who ruled Florence for most of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi is somewhat lacklustre. I think most of their treasures were sent to the Palazzo Pitti. I... Read the full Palazzo Medici Riccardi review

From journal Four days in Florence and Siena

Medici Palace and Courtyard

  • 3 out of 5 stars by millsy99 from Knoxville, Tennessee
  • June 30, 2001
Medici Palace and Courtyard
Quote: This is where the Medicis lived until they moved to the Palazzo Vecchio in 1540. The building itself is not spectacular, except for the chapel, which contains frescoes of the Journey of the Magi. They have also found graffiti in the building that... Read the full Palazzo Medici Riccardi review

From journal FLORENCE

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Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

  • 2 out of 5 stars by Mary Porcher from New Haven, Connecticut
  • March 27, 2001
Palazzo Medici-Riccardi
Quote: Average Rating: 4, Time to Allot 30 min (waiting not included), Cost: $3The Medici Palace was a definite disappointment. It had a small garden, small courtyard, and small chapel. There was one beautiful room with gold and paintings everywhere, and... Read the full Palazzo Medici Riccardi review

From journal Five Days in Florence

Medici Chapels

  • 2 out of 5 stars by kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
  • December 6, 2000
Quote: Behind the main church of San Lorenzo is a seperate entrance that leads you to the mysterious Cappelle Medici, final resting place for many of Firenze's most powerful family. A crypt holds the remains of less important members of the dynasty,... Read the full Palazzo Medici Riccardi review

From journal Italy: Living in Firenze