Palazzo Medici Riccardi

museum in Florence
#22 in Florence / #162 in Italy
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Palazzo Medici Riccardi is a historic Renaissance palace located in Florence, Italy. Commissioned by Cosimo de' Medici in the mid-15th century, it was designed by the famous architect Michelozzo di Bartolomeo. The palace is noted for its elegant and robust facade, which features rusticated stonework on the ground floor and smoother surfaces on the upper levels. Inside, the courtyard is adorned with classical columns and arches, embodying the principles of Renaissance architecture. One of the most significant rooms within the palace is the Magi Chapel, which houses stunning frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli depicting the Journey of the Magi. Over the centuries, the palace has served various functions and undergone several expansions, including those by the Riccardi family, who acquired it in the 17th century.


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