Join us for a virtual tour that takes you up close to one of the most important masterpieces of the early Renaissance: the frescoes of the Brancacci Chapel in Florence.

Often called a “school of the world” for painters, this beautiful chapel tells powerful stories through images and changed the way artists painted forever.

With the help of slides, we’ll explore the chapel’s amazing cycle of frescoes, started in the 1400s by Masaccio and Masolino, and later finished by Filippino Lippi. These paintings were a turning point in art, when artists began to focus more on realistic people, depth, and emotion.

You’ll see how Masaccio’s use of light and shadow shaped the future of painting, and how the scenes show not just religious stories, but also what life was like in 15th-century Florence. What makes this chapel even more special is how it connects to real places and people. Some scenes are set in the streets of old Florence, and some of the faces you’ll see are real people from that time—including famous artists.

Look closely, and you might recognize Brunelleschi, the architect of the great dome in Florence, and Botticelli, known for painting The Birth of Venus.

Don’t miss this unique chance to explore a true Renaissance treasure—without leaving home

Monday, July 21st, 2025

03.00 pm – 04.00 pm EDT (New York Time)

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Time zones examples:

• Rome Time: 09.00 pm
• London Time: 08.00 pm
• Los Angeles Time: 12.00 pm

In case of bad weather, the virtual walking tour will be cancelled and rescheduled.

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!

ℹ️ 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.

❗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. You can leave a tip here:

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.

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.