The first church of Florence was dedicated to San Lorenzo and was built in 393!

San Lorenzo is a Complex of museums, it takes the name of the ancient church previously existent there, today supplanted by the first church made according to the Renaissance architecture - 1421 - the Church San Lorenzo and the old sacristy was made by Brunelleschi (the same architect of the sumptuous domo of the cathedral).

The church has always been connected with the Medici family, therefore their mausoleum was built in this complex. It is a rich place entirely decorated with Commesso Fiorentino – exclusive Florentine handicraft technique which uses semi-precious stones (see museum Opificio Delle Pietre Dure); you can also visit the Library projected by Michelangelo and the new sacristy which is another place in Florence where greats admires of Michelangelo are obliged to visit, the master practically lived in this place for over 10 years, you will know why the he considered the sculptures of this place, the high point of his perfection as sculptor and the intriguing stories behind his perfection.