Casa Buonarroti

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Though named after the famous Michelangelo Buonarroti, the artist never actually lived here. The truth is that Michelangelo acquired this property as an investment in 1508, and it was his descendants who turned it into a museum in 1858.

The high ticket price is not, however, a true reflection of what is to be found inside, which is limited to a few minor works of the artist. However, the interior of this 16th-century palace is interesting for its elegance and decoration.

With regard to the works on display, we especially recommend the extraordinary sculpture of the Madonna della Scala, considered the first Michelangelo sculpture, created when he was just 15 years old. This is a beautiful relief that features the Virgin Mary comforting Baby Jesus while Joseph works in the background.

We also recommend The Battle of the Centaurs, created during the period when the artist worked for Lorenzo the Magnificent, and the Crucifix, a stylized work in which Michelangelo employed a teenage model.

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