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Where are the Medici tombs located in Florence?

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A family tree diagram of the Medici family showing three branches: the minor branch, the principate, and the grand duchy, with names and dates for key family members organized in labeled sections.
Medici family

The Medici tombs are located in Florence within the Basilica di San Lorenzo. This church served as the primary mausoleum for the Medici family and contains several distinct burial areas:12

  • The Old Sacristy: Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and completed in the 1420s, this area holds the remains of early family members, including the family patriarch, Giovanni di Bicci deā€™ Medici.12
  • The New Sacristy (Medici Chapel): Begun by Michelangelo in 1520, this space houses the famous Medici Tombs, which include monumental sculptures by the artist.134
  • The Chapel of the Princes: Initiated in 1604, this Baroque chapel contains monuments dedicated to the first six grand dukes of Tuscany.13
  • The Crypt: The churchā€™s crypt serves as the final resting place for nearly 50 lesser members of the family.1

Additionally, Cosimo deā€™ Medici, the first of the family to rule Florence, is buried directly in front of the basilica's high altar.1