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Florence Michelangelos Medici Tour

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A unique Michelangelo tour. See an original Michelangelo contract in a Florence palace. An exclusive Florentine experience with the internationally-acclaimed author, historian and aristocratic count. Visit the Count's atmospheric studio and family archives.

Highlights

Partake in a unique private art tour in Florence led by an internationally-acclaimed author and historian, who happens to be a count with a family that actually holds an original contract with Michelangelo. Ascertain how a humble family managed to work their way to being ruling princes of a state. Explore the complex and intriguing rise of this Florentine clan's power as illustrated by the famous artist Giorgio Vasari. Discover the circumstances of Michelangelo's creation for the New Sacristy in the church of San Lorenzo. Be fascinated by the dynamics of the Medicean power whilst touring the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, San Lorenzo (including the New Sacristy and the Medici tombs) and Palazzo Vecchio. Follow the family's rise to power from Cosimo the Elder to the Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo I. Hear about the conspiracy in 1478 that strived to bring down this powerful family

Includes

Entrance to the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Medici Chapels and Palazzo Vecchio A private guided tour led by a count