Highlights
- Discover the 'Sistine Chapel of the early Renaissance' at the Brancacci Chapel
- Learn the history of the chapel with a multimedia audio guide
- Admire the most famous and influential paintings of the period
Description
Enter the Brancacci Chapel in the historic heart of Florence, and discover the series of paintings and frescoes of the 'Sistine Chapel of the early Renaissance.'
The legendary chapel is located inside the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, built in the 13th century as part of a Carmelite convent, and given a major overhaul in the 16th century to bring it into line with the precepts of the Council of Trent. A devastating fire in 1771 destroyed much of the interior of the church and most of its furnishings.
The Brancacci Chapel survived and still stands as a showcase of ecclesiastical art. The extraordinary cycle of paintings tells fabled religious narratives, such as 'The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden' and 'St. Peter Healing the Sick with His Shadow.'
Includes
Entrance ticket and audio guide for Brancacci Chapel
Booking and handling fees
Excludes
Guide
Important Information
- Access to Brancacci Chapel is limited to a 30-minute visit for a maximum of 30 people at any one time
Last access to the chapel is 30 minutes before closing time
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts; punctuality is essential
The meeting point is in Piazza del Carmine 14
Show your voucher at the ticket office (audio guide desk) at the Brancacci Chapel
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
