The Medici Family: Power, Splendor, and Legacy – Part II

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Delve into the fascinating world of the Medici, one of Italy’s most powerful and influential families, and follow the continuation of their extraordinary story.
In this second virtual tour, our guide will lead you through the passions, ambitions, and intrigues that defined this remarkable dynasty — a family whose patronage of the arts and humanities transformed Florence into the beating heart of the Renaissance.
For more than 350 years, the Medici shaped the destiny of Florence and left their mark on Europe’s cultural and political landscape. Among their descendants were three popes, two queens, and numerous politicians, scholars, and artists who carried forward their legacy. Yet, behind all their power and splendor lay human stories — rivalries, love affairs, and personal obsessions that reveal the complexity and fragility of their rule.
As our journey unfolds, we’ll witness how their influence reached its height, adorning Florence with magnificent palaces, chapels, and works of art that still speak of their vision. The story will then lead us to the end of the dynasty, with Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici, the last of her line — a woman of intelligence and foresight who ensured that the family’s priceless artistic treasures would remain in Florence forever.
Her decision became an everlasting act of generosity, preserving the city’s beauty and identity for future generations.
Join us and let the final chapter of the Medici story unfold — a tale of brilliance, ambition, and transformation that forever changed Florence and the course of history.

HOW TO JOIN:
The tour will be hosted on Zoom. To register, you are required to enter your full name (first and last name).After the registration, you will receive via email a personal link to access the virtual event. To protect your privacy, your camera will be disabled during the event.
The tour will last approximately 1 hour. At the end of the tour you will be given the chance to interact and make questions just like a live tour. The tour takes place in English!
PRICE: How much does the virtual tour cost?
Our virtual tours are tip-based and not free, they rely entirely on contributions from participants. This means we do not impose a fixed ticket price to join. Every participant is welcome to take part in the tour and decide how much to contribute based on their satisfaction and personal budget. You can leave a tip here: https://nextstop-italy.com/donation/
❗Please note❗: To ensure the sustainability of the project, we regularly monitor the donations received, based on participation in previous tours, and, if necessary, we may apply participation limits or suspend accounts.This is essential to maintain the quality of our tours, ensure fairness, and continue rewarding the valuable work of our guides.
Can’t watch our virtual tour live due to the time zone or are you unable to join us live? Register at the virtual tour and we will send you the recording hence you can watch it in your own time! Recordings are also tip-based, as they support our cultural project and the work of our guides.
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