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Palazzo Rucellai

Florence, via della Vigna Nuova n. 18
Palazzo Rucellai is the prototype of the Renaissance mansion. Alberti's intervention was concentrated in the reorganisation of the pre-existing Rucellai dwellings and on the facade, marked by pure and elegant geometrical forms. Leon Battista Alberti achieved for his patron a dwelling of classical flavour which greatly enhanced the latter's prestige.
Free access for visitors to the exhibition (exhibition ticket must be shown)
Opening hours: 10 am-1 pm and 3 pm-6 pm from Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday.

Shrine of the Holy Sepulchre in the Rucellai Chapel

Via della Spada, corner of Piazza San Pancrazio
Inspired by the sanctuary of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, and covered with exquisite marble inlay, the Shrine was built by Alberti for the family chapel of the Rucellai in the Church of San Pancrazio, based on the Renaissance principles of proportion and harmony.
Free access for visitors to the exhibition (exhibition ticket must be shown)
Opening hours: 10 am- 6 pm every day

Palazzo Rucellai and the Shrine of the Holy Sepulchre are five minutes on foot from Palazzo Strozzi