Magi Chapel, Private chapel in Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence, Italy.
The Magi Chapel contains frescoes on three walls depicting the Journey of the Magi to Bethlehem, with detailed landscapes and processions of figures in medieval attire.
Architect Michelozzo designed this chapel between 1449 and 1459 within the Palazzo Medici, incorporating marble mosaics that mirror patterns from Roman basilicas.
Artist Benozzo Gozzoli painted members of the Medici family, including Cosimo and his sons, as participants in the biblical procession of the Three Kings.
The chapel maintains strict visitor limitations, allowing groups of maximum 10 people at once to preserve the delicate frescoes and intimate setting.
The original altarpiece by Filippo Lippi showing the Adoration of the Christ Child now resides in Berlin's Gemäldegalerie, with a copy displayed in the chapel.
Location: Florence
Inception: 15 century
Architects: Michelozzo
Creator: Benozzo Gozzoli
Height: 4.05 m
Width: 516 cm
GPS coordinates: 43.77514,11.25588
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
19 m
Basilica of San Lorenzo
165 m
Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana
121 m
New Sacristy
167 m
Palazzo Pucci
160 m
Biblioteca Riccardiana
62 m
Teatro Niccolini
150 m
Statue of Giovanni delle Bande Nere
70 m
San Giovannino degli Scolopi
40 m
Osservatorio Ximeniano
91 m
Convent of Scolopi
70 m
Palazzo Neroni
59 m
Palazzo Panciatichi
61 m
Cinema La Compagnia
111 m
Palazzo Bastogi
134 m
Palazzo Ginori, Florence
96 m
Palazzo della Stufa
122 m
Palazzo Capponi-Covoni
58 m
Monument to Giovanni delle Bande Nere
75 m
Palazzo Taddei
132 m
Palazzo Barbolani di Montauto
66 m
Palazzo Tolomei-Biffi
160 m
Stimmate oratory
151 m
Tabernacolo delle cinque lampade
100 m
Palazzo di Bettino Ricasoli
115 m
Palazzo Ginori-Conti
91 m
Plaque to Spartaco Lavagnini
171 m
Observatory Ximeniano - Interior
141 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes