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Basilica di San Lorenzo
Religious site4.6 · 11 8354.1 · 1 144≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~9 €588 m from the center
The Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of Florence's oldest churches and the parish sanctuary of the powerful Medici family. Rebuilt in the 15th century by Filippo Brunelleschi, it stands as a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture with harmonious nave colonnades and a coffered ceiling. Inside, visitors find Brunelleschi's Old Sacristy, Donatello's bronze pulpits, and the tombs of prominent Medici rulers, alongside a peaceful cloister.
Highlights
- Filippo Brunelleschi's pioneering Renaissance basilica architecture
- Old Sacristy adorned with sculptural decorations by Donatello
- Twin bronze pulpits depicting the Passion of Christ by Donatello
- Historic tombs and monuments of the Medici dynasty
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 17:30 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 17:30 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 17:30 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 17:30 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 17:30 |
| Sun | Closed |
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