Palazzo Medici Riccardi
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:21
Welcome to the Pah-lat-zo Meh-dee-chee Ree-kar-dee, a building that is not just a residence, but a symbol of the architectural and political birth of the Renaissance. As you stand before its imposing facade on Via Cavour, you are…
Listen in the app2The Michelozzo Courtyard — A Humanist Oasis2:08
As you step through the main entrance from Via Cavour, the noise of modern Florence falls away, and you find yourself in the splendid courtyard designed by Michelozzo. This open-air space is one of the finest examples of early…
Listen in the app3The Magi Chapel — Gozzoli’s Visual Tapestry2:01
We have entered the real gem of the palace: the Chapel of the Magi. Painted in 1459 by Benozzo Gozzoli, a student of Fra Angelico, these frescoes are a vibrant and detailed tapestry of color and narrative. …
Listen in the app4Faces of the Renaissance — The Medici Portraits1:53
As we continue to examine the Gozzoli frescoes, look closely at the figures in the procession. These are not generic faces; they are realistic portraits of the leading characters of Florence around 1450. …
Listen in the app5The Room of the Four Seasons — Residential Splendor1:55
Leaving the intense color of the chapel, we enter the Room of the Four Seasons. This space offers a different sensory experience, dominated by the tactile beauty of 17th-century Florentine tapestries. …
Listen in the app6The Galleria di Luca Giordano — The Apotheosis of a Dynasty2:00
Prepare yourself for a dramatic change in atmosphere as we enter the Gal-ler-ee-ah di Luca Jor-dah-no, also known as the Hall of Mirrors. This is the 17th-century Baroque heart of the palace, commissioned by the Riccardi family. …
Listen in the app7The Lemon Garden — Renaissance Geometry in Nature1:51
We now descend to the Giardino, often called the Lemon Garden. This outdoor space is a classic example of a 15th-century 'Hortus Conclusus' or enclosed garden. …
Listen in the app8The Madonna of Filippo Lippi — A Private Devotion1:48
Before we conclude, we must stop to view one of the most important individual artworks in the palace: the 'Madonna and Child' by Filippo Lippi. Painted in the mid-15th century, this work is a masterpiece of early Renaissance…
Listen in the app9Closing1:30
As we finish our tour of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, we stand at the intersection of two great families and two great eras. This building was the cradle where the Renaissance was nurtured, providing a home for the geniuses who…
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What is Palazzo Medici Riccardi?
Palazzo Medici Riccardi is a place in 피렌체 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 피렌체 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 17 min 27 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.7753, 11.2560 |
| Last updated |
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