Cappella Brancacci (with kids)

The chapel is lovely but small, maybe 30 square feet. You don’t want to get stuck with a large group. You can only see the chapel and cloisters The church itself is being restored so there is lots of construction noise and it is covered in scaffolding.

One year ago today on 26 Oct 2024 I visited Brancacci chapel. That afternoon, a lovely man in a leather jacket, wearing a scarf and glasses started a short conversation with me about how the ceiling art is all illusionary and very impressive. He told me he visited the adjacent church some time ago and could not access the chapel to see the frescoes close, because the access was blocked. I commen...

We ordered a guided tour and it was worth it. Our guide Laura was an excellent, knowledgeable and experienced guide that explained everything. The frescoes are amazing.

Gorgeously preserved Renaissance frescoes over 500 years old. A must for lovers of art and art history. You only get 30 minutes, and I wish the rest of the cathedral was open to explore. There’s a free bathroom there that you can use without a ticket. That’s always important when you are out and about. I liked that it is on the other side of the river away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds....

The reservation for a visit is mandatory but I found that online reservation was easy. (Free admission with Firenzecard) The chapel was much smaller that what I had imagined yet it was breathtaking. I visited the chapel off-season (midday in late February). The reservation was still required but it was not crowded at all. For 15 out of the 30-minute time slot I had the whole chapel all to myself a...