Magi Chapel, Florence

Name: Magi Chapel
Address: Florence, Italy

#46 among attractions in Florence

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The Magi Chapel is a chapel in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi of Florence, Italy. Its walls are almost entirely covered by a famous cycle of frescoes by the Renaissance master Benozzo Gozzoli, painted around 1459 for the Medici family, the effective rulers of Florence. ()

Local name: Cappella dei Magi Coordinates: 43°46'30"N, 11°15'21"E

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Centro Storico (Mercato Centrale)Florence Italy

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Magi Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florence Baptistery, Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence Cathedral.

~730 ftS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Magi Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo Panciatichi, Florence (1 min walk), San Giovannino degli Scolopi, Florence (1 min walk), Palazzo Capponi-Covoni, Florence (1 min walk).

How to get to Magi Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Magi Chapel:

Bus

Pucci Duomo • Lines: 14, 23, 23 N, C1 (2 min walk)
Piazza di San Lorenzo • Lines: C1 (2 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (8 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (9 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (12 min walk)
Firenze Statuto (23 min walk)