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Step into the shadows of 1490s Florence, where the glittering Renaissance was violently eclipsed by a fundamentalist reign of terror. Join historian Max and detail-obsessed expert Iris as they trace the meteoric rise and brutal fall of Girolamo Savonarola, the apocalyptic friar who convinced a city of geniuses to burn their own masterpieces. This immersive, suspenseful journey will take you from silent convent cells to the echoing vastness of the Duomo, culminating in the very square where the Prophet of Doom met his fiery end. You will never look at the cradle of the Renaissance the same way again.
- A 1.9 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 81 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Florence's main station, take local public transport toward Museo di San Marco. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From the Savonarola Memorial Plaque in Piazza della Signoria, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Florence's main station. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Museo di San Marco
The Dominican convent where Savonarola served as prior, launching his fundamentalist revolution from a tiny, austere cell.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Palazzo Medici Riccardi
The imposing seat of the Medici family, symbolizing the secular, humanist Renaissance culture that Savonarola sought to destroy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The massive cathedral where Savonarola preached his terrifying apocalyptic sermons to crowds of thousands.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Museo Nazionale del Bargello
The austere fortress and former prison that represents the civic machinery used to arrest and condemn Savonarola.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Palazzo Vecchio
The seat of Florence government, where Savonarola was imprisoned in a tiny tower cell and brutally tortured.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Piazza della Signoria
The exact spot marked by a bronze Savonarola Memorial Plaque where the Bonfire of the Vanities occurred and where Savonarola was executed.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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