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Santa Maria del Carmine (Brancacci Chapel)
CultureVisit: ~45 min
A Carmelite church in the Oltrarno district that houses the Brancacci Chapel, a masterpiece of the early Renaissance. Masaccio and Masolino began its frescoes around 1424 and Filippino Lippi finished them in the 1480s. Highlights are the Expulsion from the Garden of Eden and the Tribute Money. Visits to the chapel are usually in timed turns, on Piazza del Carmine.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Santa Maria del Carmine (Brancacci Chapel): 3 missions
- Stroll through Piazza del CarmineBefore or after your visit, walk around the church's plain façade and explore the Oltrarno square.
- Look at Masaccio's Expulsion from the Garden of EdenIn the chapel, find the scene of Adam and Eve driven out of Eden. Notice the drama of their gestures and faces.
- Discover the Tribute MoneyFind the great fresco of the Tribute Money, also by Masaccio, and count how many apostles surround Christ.
Near Santa Maria del Carmine (Brancacci Chapel)
Basilica of Santo Spirito358 m awayChurch of Ognissanti523 m awayPalazzo Pitti587 m awayBasilica of Santa Trinita598 m awayChurch of the Santi Apostoli693 m awayBoboli Gardens708 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Santa Maria del Carmine (Brancacci Chapel)?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Santa Maria del Carmine (Brancacci Chapel)?
Stroll through Piazza del Carmine, Look at Masaccio's Expulsion from the Garden of Eden and Discover the Tribute Money.
What is there to see near Santa Maria del Carmine (Brancacci Chapel)?
Basilica of Santo Spirito (358 m), Church of Ognissanti (523 m) and Palazzo Pitti (587 m).
Source: Wikipedia