Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence: Photos, Reviews & Location

Landmark Renaissance church, burial place of the Medici, with a library designed by Michelangelo.

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#35 of 69 Tourist attractions in Florence #11 of 31 Museums in Florence

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

0.4 km from the center of Florence

Rating breakdown

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Piazza di San Lorenzo, 9, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

sanlorenzofirenze.it

+39 055 214042

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Basilica di San Lorenzo?: Basilica di San Lorenzo is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 10,147 reviews.
How does Basilica di San Lorenzo rank in Florence?: Basilica di San Lorenzo is #35 of 69 Tourist attractions in Florence by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Basilica di San Lorenzo located?: Piazza di San Lorenzo, 9, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy — 0.4 km from the center of Florence.
How can I contact Basilica di San Lorenzo?: Phone: +39 055 214042 · Website: sanlorenzofirenze.it

Reviews (8)

Carol Verity 2023 Sep 29

You must visit the Medici Tombs here. The most incredible Tombs ever!!!!!

Bogdan Marcelan 2023 Sep 02

The Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of the largest and oldest churches in Florence. It is located in the center of the city's main market. Important members of the Medici dynasty are buried here. It has been standing for more than 1600 years.

Frank Sloth Aaskov 2023 Sep 02

Cool church from the Renaissance period. Come for the beautiful architecture and Christian mythology, stay for the weird bones of various saints.

Do bear in mind that if you wear too short shorts, they make you wear a modesty skirt to cover your thighs.

paintblackcat 2023 Jul 07

Huge amount of Lorenzo's treasure.
Church is very old, very beautiful, but music instruments collection is something really special. Must see if in neighborhood.

Napoleon Zamora 2023 Jun 24

Old beautiful renaissance church in Florence, Tuscany. It was the parish church of the Medici family and it is also their burial place.

Outside the piazza called piazza san lorenzo where there is a statue of Giovanni delle Bande Nere, father of the great Cosimo I Medici.
You will pass this basilica on your way to mercato centrale. Lots of people are visiting this place, just visiting the cathedral, having good time sitting outside in the piazza. Souvenir shops abounds the area.

Nice and absolutely historical place here in Florence.

Sumanta Chakraborty 2023 Jun 10

From outside it does not look very attractive, unlike the other churches, this one’s exterior has no marbles, only bricks. But is old and very long. Just beside the central market.

ana purna 2023 May 20

we didn’t enter and there was no sign of entrance, ticket window, etc. the exterior is pretty impressive though.

G M 2022 Oct 19

We wanted to visit since discovering that this was the church of the Medici’s. It is an impressive structure and the exterior does no justice to the interior. The facade was never finished hence the rough look. Donatello is buried here, and I believe Cosimo the Elder (under the altar). The cloisters are lovely and the crypts have a bit of history to show. Toilets are available for €1.00 which surprised me being that we had already paid €18.00 to visit. The staff is very friendly and helpful. An app with an audio guide is available, so bring your headphones with you.