Florence: Access to the Brancacci Chapel
ID: GYG461102-824776
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
50 min.
Description
Explore the stunning Brancacci Chapel. See frescoes by Masaccio, Masolino da Panicale, and Filippino Lippi up close and admire the details.
The convent of Santa Maria del Carmine keeps a real treasure of the Renaissance: that is the Brancacci Chapel, commissioned by Felice Brancacci and frescoed by the great masters Masolino, Masaccio, and Filippino Lippi.
The tour will help to analyze the scenes of the Stories of Saint Peter, focusing the attention on the stylistic and structural innovations introduced by the young Tommaso, nicknamed Masaccio because of his carelessness – as Giorgio Vasari reports – but who become universally known for his revolutionary art.
Highlights
- Access the uniqueness of the Brancacci Chapel
- Enjoy from close distance its marvellous frescoes
- Listen to the explanations of the cultural mediators
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Piazza del Carmine 14. Please note that access to Brancacci Chapel is via the entrance leading to the cloister of the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
