Friday, November 18, 2022

Basilica di San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo was the parish church of the Medici family. Many members of the Medici family were buried here. It was extensively rebuilt by the Medici in 14th century,


The facade was never finished







Martyrdom of St Lawrence



The bronze pulpits by Donatello











Tomb of Cosimo Medici

Cosimo was buried in the sarcophagus which also serves as a pillar. This is to signify his role as the "pillar" of the family and the church.

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