Michelangelo's Hidden Drawings
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The doodles of a genius line the walls of a secret room under the Medici Chapel, where they were hidden for nearly 500 years.

šŸ“œ Secret room beneath the Medici Chapel in Florence, filled with charcoal drawings attributed to Michelangelo.
šŸ” Discovered in 1975, these artworks were hidden for almost 500 years.

Why Go

šŸŽØ See intricate sketches potentially by Michelangelo
šŸ›ļø Explore a unique historical hideaway
🤫 Experience a rarely opened, fragile space

Why Avoid

♿ Not accessible to all, narrow staircase
ā³ Limited access, small groups, 15-minute visits
šŸ’° Additional fee for secret room access

Tips

šŸŽŸļø Book tickets in advance due to limited capacity
šŸ—“ļø Secret room open experimentally from November to March

Cost

šŸ’° Site entry €10, secret room an additional €20, plus €3 reservation charge.

Hours

šŸ•’ Medici Chapel: 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days. Secret room: experimental opening Nov 2023 - Mar 2024.

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