Brancacci Chapel Virtual tour – Florence’s Fascinating Renaissance Treasure
Join us for a fascinating virtual tour with slides of the Brancacci Chapel in Florence, a place filled with powerful stories, hidden faces, political secrets, and curious mysteries.
Located inside the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, the chapel tells the story of Saint Peter through magnificent frescoes painted by Masolino, Masaccio, and Filippino Lippi. Three artists, three different personalities—and a project that took many years to complete.
But why was the work suddenly interrupted? Why did Masaccio leave Florence? What happened to the powerful Brancacci family after they were exiled? And were some of their faces deliberately erased from the frescoes?
Looking closely at the paintings, we will meet not only biblical characters but also real people from Renaissance Florence. Artists, wealthy citizens, politicians, and mysterious spectators appear within the scenes, wearing the clothes and expressions of their own time. Some figures may even be portraits of the painters themselves.
We will also discover the surprising story of Adam and Eve, whose naked bodies were covered centuries later, and learn how the chapel miraculously survived political conflicts, censorship, alterations, and a devastating fire.
Many famous artists came here to study and copy the frescoes. According to tradition, the young Michelangelo was among them—and a quarrel inside the chapel may have left him with his famous broken nose.
Join us to explore the Brancacci Chapel slide by slide, uncovering its hidden portraits, curious details, dramatic stories, and unanswered questions. This is not simply a chapel: it is a window into the real faces, ambitions, rivalries, and mysteries of Renaissance Florence.
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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:
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.