Self Guided Podcast Tour Florence Savonarola Reign of Terror

Florence, Italy
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Duration1h 21m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step into the shadows of 1490s Florence, where the glittering Renaissance was violently eclipsed by a fundamentalist reign of terror. Join historian Max and detail-obsessed expert Iris as they trace the meteoric rise and brutal fall of Girolamo Savonarola, the apocalyptic friar who convinced a city of geniuses to burn their own masterpieces. This immersive, suspenseful journey will take you from silent convent cells to the echoing vastness of the Duomo, culminating in the very square where the Prophet of Doom met his fiery end. You will never look at the cradle of the Renaissance the same way again.

- A 1.9 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 81 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Museo di San Marco
    10m
    The Dominican convent where Savonarola served as prior, launching his fundamentalist revolution from a tiny, austere cell.
  2. Palazzo Medici Riccardi
    10m
    The imposing seat of the Medici family, symbolizing the secular, humanist Renaissance culture that Savonarola sought to destroy.
  3. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    10m
    The massive cathedral where Savonarola preached his terrifying apocalyptic sermons to crowds of thousands.
  4. Museo Nazionale del Bargello
    10m
    The austere fortress and former prison that represents the civic machinery used to arrest and condemn Savonarola.
  5. Palazzo Vecchio
    10m
    The seat of Florence government, where Savonarola was imprisoned in a tiny tower cell and brutally tortured.
  6. Piazza della Signoria
    10m
    The exact spot marked by a bronze Savonarola Memorial Plaque where the Bonfire of the Vanities occurred and where Savonarola was executed.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Florence's main station, take local public transport toward Museo di San Marco. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From the Savonarola Memorial Plaque in Piazza della Signoria, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Florence's main station. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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