Florence: Mysteries of the Medici Guided Walking Tour

Florence: Mysteries of the Medici Guided Walking Tour

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Uncover the rise and fall of the Medici Dinasty. Learn about the incredible story of this banking family that used their wealth and influence to become the leaders of Florence and make the magic of Renaissance possible.

Highlights

Discover the incredible story of the Medici Family
Follow the traces of the work commissioned by the Medici family
Learn about the most remarkable members of the dynasty
Marvel at the impressive Commesso Fiorentino design of the Medici Chapel
Choose between a shared group or private walking tour

Description

Experience the history of Florence through learning about the contributions of the infamous Medici family while seeing their influence on the city first-hand. Visit the Medici Chapel and see the gorgeous mosaic work. Listen as your expert guide takes you on a tour of the past, and hear how money and power drove an intense rivalry between the Strozzi, Pazzi, and Medici families. Discover the secrets and mysteries of the Medici family as your English-speaking guide takes you through the old streets and squares. Stroll through the traces left by the most extraordinary members of the Medici dynasty. Enter the Medici Chapel where most of the remaining remnants of the family found their last shelter. See the sparkling semi-precious stones in the Florentine mosaic Commesso Fiorentino.