Pazzi Chapel

Pazzi Chapel, Florence (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Pazzi Chapel© Gryffindor · CC BY-SA 3.0

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About Pazzi Chapel

The Pazzi Chapel serves as the chapter house of the Franciscan church of Santa Croce in Florence and sits on the west side of the first cloister. It was commissioned between 1442 and 1478 by Andrea di Guglielmo de’ Pazzi. The domed architecture is usually attributed to Filippo Brunelleschi, though Michelozzo di Bartolomeo is also discussed as a possible designer. Stylistically, the interior grows out of Brunelleschi’s earlier work on the Old Sacristy of San Lorenzo. You can admire the wall surfaces and pendentives, which are decorated with glazed terracotta. These works are by Luca della Robbia and show roundels with saints as well as the coats of arms of the Pazzi family.

Based on the article “Pazzi-Kapelle” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Largo Piero Bargellini
50122 Florence, Italy
District: Quartiere 1
Phone: +390552466105
Website: www.santacroceopera.it
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Coordinates: 43.76804° N · 11.26294° E
Data quality: confidence 0.71
Identifier: ID 89ab7ac7-ee2…

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Location & surroundings

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FAQ about Pazzi Chapel

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What is the Pazzi Chapel in Florence?

The Pazzi Chapel is the chapter house of the Franciscan church of Santa Croce in Florence, located on the west side of the first cloister. It was commissioned between 1442 and 1478 by Andrea di Guglielmo de’ Pazzi. You'll find it in the historic center of Florence on Largo Piero Bargellini.

Who designed the Pazzi Chapel in Florence?

The domed architecture of the Pazzi Chapel in Florence is usually attributed to Filippo Brunelleschi. However, Michelozzo di Bartolomeo has also been discussed as a possible designer. Stylistically, the interior grows out of Brunelleschi's earlier work on the Old Sacristy of San Lorenzo.

What can you see inside the Pazzi Chapel?

Inside the Pazzi Chapel in Florence, the most striking features are the wall surfaces and pendentives decorated with glazed terracotta. These works are by Luca della Robbia. They show tondi of saints as well as the coats of arms of the Pazzi family, who commissioned the chapel.

What can you visit around the Pazzi Chapel in Florence?

Around the Pazzi Chapel in the Santa Croce complex in Florence, several sights are within walking distance. Very close by are the Chiostro Grande (about 58 meters), the Cenacolo di Santa Croce (about 71 meters), the tomb of Carlo Marsuppini (about 80 meters), and Michelangelo's tomb in Santa Croce (about 98 meters). A little farther away you'll find the Opera di Santa Croce, the Casa Museo di Piero Bargellini (each about 120 meters), as well as the Palazzo Gargiolli and Palazzo Spinelli.

Are there restaurants and tours near the Pazzi Chapel?

Yes, the area around the Pazzi Chapel in Florence offers plenty of dining options: travelguide195 lists around 278 restaurants within 500 meters. The chapel is also part of the tour "From San Lorenzo to Santa Croce: Florence's Old Town on Foot," which lets you explore the old town on foot.

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