Sagrestia Vecchia, Florence

Name: Sagrestia Vecchia
Address: Florence, Italy

#326 among attractions in Florence

Renaissance architecture

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The Sagrestia Vecchia di San Lorenzo, or Old Sacristy of San Lorenzo, is the older of two sacristies of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence, Italy. It is one of the most important monuments of the early Italian Renaissance architecture. Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and paid for by the Medici family, who also used it for their tombs, it set the tone for the development of a new style of architecture that was built around proportion, the unity of elements, and the use of the classical orders. The space came to be called the "Old Sacristy" after a new one was begun in 1510 on the other side of S. Lorenzo's transept. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 43°46'29"N, 11°15'13"E

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Centro Storico (Mercato Centrale)Florence Italy

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Sagrestia Vecchia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florence Baptistery, Giotto's Campanile, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence Cathedral.

~660 ftSE
Landmark marble-clad religious monument
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~580 ftE
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~850 ftSE
Medieval cathedral with iconic red dome
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~290 ftE
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~810 ftSE
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~240 ftNW
Tombs of the powerful Tuscan dynasty
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~610 ftE
Church
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~600 ftN
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Church
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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sagrestia Vecchia?

Nearby attractions include Laurentian Library, Florence (1 min walk), Piazza San Lorenzo, Florence (2 min walk), Cappelle Medicee, Florence (2 min walk), Palazzo Martelli, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to Sagrestia Vecchia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sagrestia Vecchia:

Bus

Cappelle Medicee • Lines: C1 (2 min walk)
Piazza di San Lorenzo • Lines: C1 (2 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (5 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (7 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (10 min walk)
Firenze Porta al Prato (22 min walk)