Basilica di San Lorenzo
The Basilica of San Lorenzo is one of the oldest churches in the historical center Florence. Said to have been consecrated around the year 393, but it was rebuilt according to a Romanesque design in 1060.
The new design was done by Brunelleschi but the church was completed after his death in 1446 and Brunelleschi's original design was altered various times. The Old sacristy, the oldest part of the church and the only part to have been finished in Brunelleschi’s lifetime, contains the remains of some of the older members of the Medici family. Inside the church one can admire numerous works of art by famous artists of the time including Donatello and Bronzino. The new sacristy was designed by Michelangelo along with the facades done in white marble by Michelangelo as well.
It holds the famous Medici Chapel, monument and sepulchral to the deceased members of the once powerful Medici family. In 1419, plans for a new San Lorenzo were made in order to replace the existing 11th century church.
The antique Laurentian Library, also designed by Michelangelo, is found on the left of the church and conserves a fine collection of books and manuscripts of the Medici family.
The famous Market place of the same name; San Lorenzo, is found in the same proximity and offers its visitors an array of genuine Florentine souvenirs and much more.
The new design was done by Brunelleschi but the church was completed after his death in 1446 and Brunelleschi's original design was altered various times. The Old sacristy, the oldest part of the church and the only part to have been finished in Brunelleschi’s lifetime, contains the remains of some of the older members of the Medici family. Inside the church one can admire numerous works of art by famous artists of the time including Donatello and Bronzino. The new sacristy was designed by Michelangelo along with the facades done in white marble by Michelangelo as well.
It holds the famous Medici Chapel, monument and sepulchral to the deceased members of the once powerful Medici family. In 1419, plans for a new San Lorenzo were made in order to replace the existing 11th century church.
The antique Laurentian Library, also designed by Michelangelo, is found on the left of the church and conserves a fine collection of books and manuscripts of the Medici family.
The famous Market place of the same name; San Lorenzo, is found in the same proximity and offers its visitors an array of genuine Florentine souvenirs and much more.