How to get to the Medici Chapels
The Medici Chapels are located at Piazza de' Madonna degli Aldobrandini, 6, 50123, Florence, Italy. Here we detail how to get to the Medici family mausoleum, both on foot and by public transport.
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Where is Medici Chapel located?
The Medici Chapels sit in the historic center of Florence, Italy. The exact location is Piazza de' Madonna degli Aldobrandini, 6, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. This monumental site forms an integral part of the San Lorenzo Basilica architectural complex, although it maintains an independent entrance at the back of the church, near the San Lorenzo market area.
The structure, part of the Musei del Bargello, stands just meters away from strategic city points, such as the central train station and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (also known as the Florence Duomo). Geographically, the site lies in the San Giovanni district, an area characterized by its high density of Renaissance heritage.
Photo: “Piazza Madonna degli Aldobrandini, Florenz” by Ricardalovesmonuments.
How to get to the Medici Chapels?
Accessing the Medici Chapels remains simple due to its position in Florence's urban center. Visitors utilize multiple mobility options that connect the city's main transport hubs with Piazza de' Madonna degli Aldobrandini:
On foot
Traveling on foot represents the most efficient option for those in Florence's old town. From the Piazza del Duomo, the journey lasts approximately five minutes via Borgo San Lorenzo.
If the starting point is the Santa Maria Novella station, the visitor walks about 500 meters along Via de' Panzani and turns onto Via de' Banchi to reach the chapel square. The route is flat and passes mostly through pedestrian areas.
