Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
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The cathedral's iconic dome was an architectural feat designed by famed Renaissance architect Brunelleschi. Climb 463 steps to the cupola for panoramic views of Florence.
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Florentia, as it was called by Latins, is permeated by an eternal beauty spread in all corners of the city. The historic center is characterized by the immensity of the Duomo, able to transport tourists into the brightest age of Florence: the Renaissance. Who does not know the Brunelleschi Dome, San Giovanni Baptistery and the Giotto’s Campanile? Everything is enclosed here and it would be easy to imagine the city as it was in ancient times, with maids walking in the main square and horses carrying coaches. Nowadays, roads are busy with street artists. Rustic Tuscan bakeries give way to fashion shops; just stop for a few minutes in the middle of Piazza della Repubblica to enjoy the colors and sweet melody of the carousel that will bring back great memories from anyone’s childhood.
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- Buzios_PWHayling Island, United Kingdom90 contributionsStunningEverybody who visits Florence will of course visit the iconic cathedral. We spent a long time walking around it just marvelling at the amazing level of detail of the exterior. It is huge (the dome itself is 37000 tons of brick) and the beautiful detail of the facade is just mind-blowing. You can queue to get inside for free, but I have to say that other than being huge the inside is a bit of a disappointment compared to the exterior.Visited March 2023Written March 22, 2023
- PetzenburgGermany3 contributionsDon‘t miss the Santa ReparataVisiting the Duomo is free. Usually a long queue outside. We bought the Ghiberty Pass which gives you access to Duomo museum, the baptistry and the Santa Reparata which are the remains of the former church there and the crypt. Were absolutely impressed with the excavations of the former church and mosaic floors, great experience,Visited March 2023Written March 24, 2023
- perrypickerign108 contributionsThe Duomo Cathedral in Florence is a Must SeeFlorence is my Mother's favorite city and I understand why with all the art and architecture and its rich history. It is also smaller and cleaner than Milan. The Florence Duomo Cathedral is magnificent. Its immense size and all the artwork and carvings that went into the construction can not be adequately explained or captured on film. It is also conveniently located close to the museums. fine food and shopping.Visited March 2023Written April 4, 2023
- NoraatcSudbury, Massachusetts35,558 contributionsThe Duomo and Santa RiparataThe weather was bad: cold, drizzle and fog, but it worked to my advantage: beautiful Santa Maria del Fiore belonged to me. It was so good to return after two years…even bare walls didn’t spoil the atmosphere. Now, after reading Ross King’s “Brunelleschi’s Dome”, I can understand the magnitude of Brunelleschi’s bold solution of the dome construction problems. He was a genius of an architect, an inventor, an engineer… and what not. I bought the Ghiberti’d pass, which includes three sights: Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, Santa Riparata and Battistero (the latter is currently closed till December 18th). The pass is usable over the course of three consecutive days. Santa Riparata is an excavation site, which tells the story of the Duomo’s distant past. Some remarkable mosaics survived the ages and you can see them now.Visited December 2022Traveled soloWritten April 5, 2023
- Kate S64 contributionsFlorence MustThe cathedral is a beautiful green and white marble from the outside, and you can only see inside by doing the duomo climb. It is about 500 stairs and a lot of people were out of breath or needed breaks to make it to the top. But once there, the view was incredible. Definitely worth the hike up. Tickets usually get you into the bell tower, baptistry, and museum as well. But the Duomo itself takes about an hour. 2-3 hours for them all.Visited April 2023Written April 11, 2023
- Sarah LLondon, United Kingdom3,054 contributionsJust stunning- especially at sunsetAlthough we did not venture inside this duomo, the view from the outside alone is stunning. The pea green and soft pink colour scheme are soo unusual, yet work together so well. Worth a visit for the architecture alone. Beautiful at sunset.Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 12, 2023
- NBCKentKent, United Kingdom23 contributionsMust seesUnbelievable view from top, worth 463 stairs to climb! Buy tickets in advance. Beautiful building. Also must see Uffizi & Accademia Galleries. Boboli Gardens also worth visiting.Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 22, 2023
- ShanelleSanta Monica, California2,806 contributionsBest view of the city at the cupolaOne of the best views in the city. You can buy the Bruneschellini Pass online in advance for 30 euros and need to book the stair climb for a specific time, while for the other attractions, you can visit whenever. There’s no lift option. The staircase goes one way and spirals up - it’s not good if you’re afraid of heights or are claustrophobic. There’s a section where you stop inside the Basilica and an outdoor area. There’s no protective railing at the top aside from the fence. There are a few benches on top. They’ll check your pass/ticket and then will go through security.Visited April 2023Traveled with friendsWritten April 29, 2023
- Kenneth EErwin, Tennessee519 contributionsThe outside is amazingThe outside is unbelievable, the inside, a little underwhelming. We waited in line 45 minutes to get into the Duomo, and the views from the line were amazing. Once we got in, it's a gigantic church, but others are more ornate. But it's a must visit. It opens at 1015 and closes at 345. Be prepared to wait in line. We were only inside maybe 20 minutes.Visited May 2023Traveled with familyWritten May 11, 2023
- WokinghamWonderlust122 contributionsSee it all with Brunelleschi PassWe bought the Brunelleschi Pass Adult online before we travelled. This included the walk up to the steps to the cathedral dome and similarly the bell tower, the Santa Reparata, the museum and the baptistry. Entry to the cathedral is free but you get faster entry via Santa Reperata, so only 1 queue. These can be done over a 3 day period from entry to the dome. we enjoyed everything and is well worth doing if you have the time.Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 9, 2023
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898frank
Virginia354 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
The outside of the cathedral is way more impressive than the inside. It took us almost an hour waiting in the queue to get inside but that was rather disappointing. It sure is a big building but there are many churches in Florence that have a way more impressive interior. After less than 10 minutes we were outside again.
Written March 9, 2024
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FashionSpeedTravel
San Francisco, CA195 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
The outside of the church on the piazza is so pleasant and beautiful, even in the rain. The respite inside, with the glorious altar and warm candle glow, is comforting. Spent less than an hour inside but if you’re a church buff (or Catholic), it’s worth taking in a service.
Written March 6, 2024
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Camper63841820110
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Aug 2023 • Family
It esa bien on 1421 year and it’s based on gothic art that was from the first Italian renaissance, it was really important because it what’s the local church for the firenze town and was operated by the popes, and for me is incredible giant and really detailed everywhere I saw, the inside has a good illumination and the top of the building was really high, not appropriate for the ones that are afraid from heights
Written March 5, 2024
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Herbert C
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Jan 2024 • Couples
The Florence Cathedral is part of the monumental complex of Santa Maria del Fiore, which, in addition to the cathedral, also includes the baptistery, bell tower and museum. Built on the site of the 7th century church of Santa Reparata, the remains of which can still be seen in the crypt, the cathedral together with its iconic dome designed by Brunelleschi, the founding father of Renaissance architecture, is considered one of the finest Renaissance architecture masterpiece and now stood as one of Italy's most renowned landmark. The basilica, which was constructed between 1296 and 1436, is one of the world's largest churches and its dome remains the largest brick dome ever constructed. Whilst the exterior is eye-catching with its decorative shades of pink, white and green marbles, the vast Gothic interior gives the impression of bareness though the effect is slightly mitigated by the striking mosaic floor and stunning frescoes. Different ticket options will provide access to the different monuments in the complex, with the Brunelleschi Pass giving you entry to all the monuments including the dome. Queues to the basilica, dome and bell tower can be quite long, so it’s best to be there early to avoid long waiting times. Though nowhere near as impressive as St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, the cathedral is definitely still a noteworthy must-see attraction given its significance to Florence's recognition by the UNESCO World Heritage Site as the centre of Renaissance humanism.
Written February 7, 2024
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia50,436 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is located in central Florence and should be a must visit.
We had lovely views from a nearby skybar and until you get up close you dont realise how large this structure is.
Construction begun in 1296 in Gothic style and was completed by 1436.
The cathedral complex consists of the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These buildings are all UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
Its worth paying the entry fee to see the interior. We didnt buy tickets in advance and there was a very long line to get inside.
Florence is a really beautiful city.
We had lovely views from a nearby skybar and until you get up close you dont realise how large this structure is.
Construction begun in 1296 in Gothic style and was completed by 1436.
The cathedral complex consists of the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These buildings are all UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
Its worth paying the entry fee to see the interior. We didnt buy tickets in advance and there was a very long line to get inside.
Florence is a really beautiful city.
Written January 12, 2024
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AngloItalian78
Aylesbury, UK435 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Well this is another icon of Italian architecture, and another beautiful cathedral. So many of them across Italy, and obviously this is one of the most famous and visited in the country, if not Europe. We were lucky to have fabulous weather in mid-September when we visited and while the crowds and queues can be tedious, it is worth the wait. I guess my only recommendation would be to visit outside of peak season when it is a little quieter.
Written January 11, 2024
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Charissa Clark H
Pittsburgh, PA17 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
This was a delightful experience for our whole family. We did the cathedral, duomo, baptistery, crypt, etc. we love Florence and the cathedral was the central highlight for us.
Written December 31, 2023
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MtEverest
Las Vegas235 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
First, the basilica itself is free. The line looks imposing but it moved fast. Having seen the spectacular facade, the interior was underwhelming. We did buy the Duomo ticket. Climing the dome and the tower was not too bad. We were more dizzy than tired, because the windy stairs. The Baptisty was under renovation so there was not much to see. The small archeological museum was nothing to speak off. But we almost forgot the Duomo museum, which was right next to the locker storage. The best part of the museum is the terrace - you get a great view of the Dome itself.
Written December 30, 2023
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tory
United States28 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
The most stunning product of the Renaissance period, displaying incredible art and history. The intricacy of the exterior and inside of the dome can’t be captured through a camera.
Written December 27, 2023
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papillon2020
Brisbane, Australia637 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
This is a EXTRAORDINARY cathedral ... the outside has to be seen to be believed for the detail and massive size. Be sure to walk around the entire building to get a sense of how amazing this is. We found the inside interesting but the outside is truly the star.
Written December 20, 2023
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Could I leave my luggage at the luggage storage a few hours before my ticket time?
I have a booking at the Accademia Gallery at 11am on the day of my visit, and I was planning on buying tickets to the cathedral for 2-3pm. I was hoping I could leave my luggage here as my AirBnB won't let me drop off my bags until 11:30am and luggage storage nearby looks like it'd cost us at least 12 euros.
J R E
Pittsfield, MA64 contributions
The cathedral is free! You only need to buy tickets for the Dome. There are 436!!!! steps to the top. There are other places in Florence that can give you the same views. Toward the top of the Dome, the steps are VERY Narrow. Then you have to walk down all of the them. Hope you have good quads.
The statue of David is amazing and was one of my favorite things while in Florence. I used tiqets for all our sites and timed entries. The ticket for the Ufuzzi also included the Prizzi Palace, the Boboli Gardens, and Galileo museum.
I need to drop off luggage before the tour starts. If I arrive five minutes beforehand, is that going to be okay?
Christine K
Rocky Hill, CT16 contributions
Yes, should be fine.
Karley S
San Diego110 contributions
If you go into the Cathedral (free) do you look up and see the dome? Or is the only way to see the dome fesco painting to buy the climb ticket? If you have to buy the ticket, can I just not climb and look up? I just can't tell if from inside the free cathedral entrance you can see the inside of the dome, or if they have that blocked off so they can separately sell tickets for that.
riny
New England1,147 contributions
You can see the dome and frescos from the floor of the Duomo. You don't have to climb the dome.
parisi2274
New York City, NY15 contributions
Hi All
I am planning a visit to this historic spot in Sept and I have purchased a ticket to climb up to the top of the dome and I was curious if you're allowed to wear shorts? I watched some YT videos and while the folks were climbing I saw a bunch of people in shorts and the reason I am asking is because the website said something along the lines of "Men must have their knees covered and women must have their shoulders covered" I really do not want to have to climb 463 steps in jeans... Any info would be greatly appreciated.
ElenaK0403
London, UK153 contributions
I visited the beginning of may and im sure there were people in shorts. All I can suggest is maybe take a thin sarong with you just in case. Sorry I couldn’t give you a more definitive answer but I hope it helps
Alison A
Biggleswade, UK21 contributions
Is it possible to climb up as far as the viewing platform for the fresco, then go down? I get claustrophobic so don’t think I would be able to climb right to the top, much as I’d love to!
Alison A
Biggleswade, UK21 contributions
I’ll answer this myself now I’ve done it! Yes, you can return down at any point but the climb wasn’t too hard and the current one way system means it wasn’t as claustrophobic at the top as I was worried it might be.
Richard H
2 contributions
I am visiting on Thursday 21st April and I am purchasing the Brunelleschi Pass. I note that the Cathedral is only open 10:15-12:00 (sadly we cannot make it at this time) and my ticket is from 2:15pm.
When visiting Brunelleschi's Dome and/or Giotto's Bell Tower are you still able to see inside the Cathedral?
Also, are the Duomo Terraces accessed when going to the Dome?
Mirkkus
Fondi, Italy39 contributions
È possibile per i maschietti entrare a maniche corte e con pantaloncini fino al ginocchio.in piena estate
spedubec
Bologna, Italy4,933 contributions
Manica corta e pantaloncini al ginocchio non dovrebbero esserci problemi. Canotta e braghette cortissime da ginnastica anche no.
Giuseppe Conó
Scafati, Italy263 contributions
Acquistando il biglietto cumulativo, cosa mi consigliate di vedere prima e dopo in base ai tempi di attesa delle file?
Bebe.1
Province of Genoa, Italy3,638 contributions
Cattedrale è cripta, cupola, battistero, museo. Io sono stata fortunata non ho fatto code lunghe quindi non saprei aggiungere altro.
Is it correct that this and other places such as the Uffizi are now closed til the end of March
Jivko V
Sofia, Bulgaria1,543 contributions
Yes
JamieW
Pasco, WA88 contributions
Is there a place to rest at all when climbing to the top of the dome or do you have to do all 463 steps at once? I read the stairs are narrow, basically shoulder width wide.
ECYW
Basking Ridge, NJ22 contributions
No. In some areas you may stand off to the side and let others pass but the corridors are narrow and there’s two way traffic going up.
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