1 Palazzo Medici Riccardi
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he original Renaissance palace of the Medici family, a groundbreaking structure commissioned by Cosimo de’ Medici in 1444, stands just north of the city centre. Visitors can roam the serene courtyards and gardens outside, but the real jewel lies inside: the Cappella dei Magi, or Magi Chapel. This tiny space is famous for the frescoes painted by Benozzo Gozzoli that adorn its walls. These depict the Three Kings from the