Florence: Bargello Museum 5-Attractions Combo Ticket

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Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Museo Nazionale del Bargello

  The Bargello Museum, located in the heart of Florence, is one of Italy’s most important museums of Renaissance sculpture. Housed in a striking medieval palace that once served as the residence of the city’s chief magistrate (the "bargello"), the museum features masterpieces by Donatello, Michelangelo, Cellini, Verrocchio, and Giambologna. Highlights include Donatello’s David and Michelangelo’s Bacchus. The museum also holds rich collections of bronzes, ceramics, ivory, weapons, and textiles, offering visitors a captivating journey through Florentine art and history from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Cappelle Medicee

  ChatGPT said: The Medici Chapels, located in the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence, are a monumental complex built as the mausoleum of the powerful Medici family. They include the New Sacristy, designed by Michelangelo, which houses the tombs of Lorenzo de' Medici and Giuliano de' Medici, adorned with his famous sculptures representing Day and Night, Dawn and Dusk. The Chapel of the Princes, with its grand dome and lavish decoration in marble and semi-precious stones, reflects the wealth and influence of the Medici dynasty. The chapels are a striking blend of art, architecture, and history, celebrating the legacy of Florence’s most influential family.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Museo di Palazzo Davanzati

  The Palazzo Davanzati is a remarkable museum in Florence that offers a rare glimpse into the life of a wealthy Florentine family during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Built in the 14th century, the palace blends medieval architecture with Renaissance elements and has been carefully restored to reflect its original appearance. Inside, visitors can explore beautifully decorated rooms, including the famous Bedroom of the Parrot, furnished with period pieces, frescoes, and textiles. The museum showcases domestic life, family traditions, and craftsmanship of the time, making it a unique stop for those interested in the everyday history of Florence.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

  Orsanmichele is a unique church and museum in the heart of Florence, originally built in the 14th century as a grain market. Later converted into a place of worship, it became the church of the city’s powerful trade guilds. The exterior features fourteen niches, each adorned with magnificent statues of patron saints created by masters like Donatello, Ghiberti, and Verrocchio. Inside, the highlight is the richly decorated Gothic tabernacle by Andrea Orcagna, housing a revered Madonna and Child painting. Orsanmichele beautifully blends civic, religious, and artistic history, reflecting Florence’s medieval and Renaissance identity.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Casa Martelli is a historic house museum in Florence that offers a fascinating look into the life of an aristocratic Florentine family. The Martelli family, prominent patrons of the arts, lived in the palace for centuries. The house preserves its original layout and furnishings, with richly decorated rooms, frescoed ceilings, and an impressive private art collection featuring works by artists such as Piero di Cosimo and Beccafumi. Visiting Casa Martelli feels like stepping back in time, providing insight into the domestic, artistic, and cultural world of Florence’s nobility from the 17th to the 19th century.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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