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Casa Buonarroti
This Buonarroti family palace pairs Michelangelo’s early sculptures and drawings with rooms that show how his descendants shaped and preserved his reputation.
Why go
Come for a concentrated view of Michelangelo before his monumental commissions. The Madonna of the Stairs and Battle of the Centaurs reveal his early command of relief, while models, drawings and family decoration trace how his legacy was assembled after his death.
What to look for
Compare the shallow carving of the Madonna of the Stairs with the crowded Battle of the Centaurs.
Look through drawings and models for ideas developed across different materials.
Read the decorated rooms as a family-made celebration of Michelangelo’s life.
Useful to know
Do not mistake the palace for Michelangelo’s longtime home; his relatives built it while he lived in Rome.
Check the official timetable before visiting.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
