Step back in time and experience the opulence of the Medici family with a captivating self-guided exploration of the Medici Chapels within Florence's Basilica di San Lorenzo. Journey into these magnificent chapels, originally conceived as a mausoleum for this influential family. Uncover breathtaking treasures, including the stunning 16th-century New Sacristy (Sagrestia Nuova). Nestled within the expansive San Lorenzo Basilica complex, these chapels stand as a testament to the Medici's power and influence, lavishly adorned to serve as the final resting place for members of this pivotal Florentine Renaissance family from the mid-15th century onward. Marvel at Michelangelo's unparalleled artistry within the New Sacristy. Commissioned to house the tombs of Lorenzo and Giuliano de' Medici, this masterpiece of architecture and sculpture represents a high point of the Italian Renaissance. Its breathtaking design and execution will leave you awestruck.