Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Church, Historic and Protected Site, and Monument
Centro Storico, Firenze, Toscana, Firenze
"The baptistry opposite to the Basilica is also awesome."(3 Tips)
"Brunelleschi's mysterious masterpiece finished in 1436..."(3 Tips)
"Very nice and beautiful architecture!"(11 Tips)
"dome and the belltower."(3 Tips)
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Mark WongJune 22, 2015The outside is stunning; however, like during high season, it is packed with tour groups and is hard to enjoy. Come early in the morning, pay a premium for a coffee, sit beside it and enjoy the view.
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Benjamin 🚀September 18, 2015A big WOW! Worth a wait in the line and spring for the extra tour of the rotunda. Just make sure to dress properly so they don't have to cover you up. 😄🇮🇹⛪️
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Gato MongeDecember 28, 2013HISTORIC CENTRE OF FLORENCE - World Heritage UNESCO Built on the site of an Etruscan settlement, Florence, the symbol of the Renaissance, rose to economic and cultural pre-eminence under the Medici. Read moreUpvoted 2 weeks ago
AbhishekNovember 8, 2019A must see! Don’t miss the baptistry as well. And if time permits, climb to the top of the Duomo - very beautiful sights of the Florence city
Robin BertelsAugust 10, 2019Looks wonderful on the outside but, unlike the Duomo of Siena, the interior is extremely modest. Note that tickets to visit the dome won’t let you enter the cathedral itself.
Christian NortonNovember 14, 2015Amazing facade. Go both in the day and at night. Inside is a little plain compared to outside but is free to get it and worth it.
Chris VodolaJune 13, 2016Each guard at the door uses their own set of criteria on the type of outfits (i.e. shorts, skirts, etc) allowed. If you get turned away by one guard, you'll be let in by the next. Be persistent!!
Emircan EryılmazJune 3, 2018The basilica is one of Italy's largest churches, and until the development of new structural materials in the modern era, the dome was the largest in the world.
Andreas FuchsAugust 16, 2018Looks great on the outside! Extremely underwhelming inside, unless you get a tour I guess? Enjoy the beautiful outside, miss the 1-2 hour wait to go inside (and see a very very barebones cathedral)- Lauren SperberMarch 27, 2014Get the museum ticket that lets you climb the dome and the belltower. It's worth it! You can buy the ticket in the belltower. There was no line when I went.
Podere il PinoMarch 6, 2012It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to the design of Arnolfo di Cambio and completed in 1436 by Filippo Brunelleschi. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels.
Freya MiddletonJuly 27, 2011The clock on the counter façade of the cathedral often gets overlooked. It dates to 1443, was frescoed by Paolo Uccello and still tells the time correctly today, give or take a few minutes. It uses a
Holly ShakJanuary 20, 2014You can climb the dome or the bell tower for beautiful views. The dome climb has some tight spaces- a warning to those who don't do well with them.
Maria BeliakovaFebruary 18, 2018Looks amazing each season and day/night time. You have to choose visit time in advance (some difficulties in peak dates/months) via website or at the local information centre.
Tuscany villas with pool in italy for rent directSeptember 8, 2012The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral of Florence overlooking the square. In 1971 it was the fifth largest church in Europe, after the Basilica of St. Peter
Sabrina WangJune 14, 2018If not going up to the tower (top of dome), the entry to cathedral is free but still need to wait in line. There is a dress code to enter as well be aware.
Murat3 weeks agoSuper awesome! Free to enter; there is always a line, but it worths the time. lmpressve! Crowded.
Vincent ChesneyNovember 6, 2023Architectural marvel. Anything that takes 200 years to build is worth taking a look at.
Fluying ✅September 11, 2018The church was begun in the 1296, in the Gothic style and was completed in 1870 in the “Neo”-Gothic style.- Fluying ✅September 12, 2018Although construction began 1296, the needed roof was so big that there wasn’t a technology available. Until 1422 when Brunelleschi started building a dome that was the wonder of the age by 1436.
IaroslavSeptember 17, 2014Not so impressive inside after outside look. But you can buy the tickets that are valid 24 hours after first entrance that permit you to enter to the Cupola di Santa Maria del Fiore an other 4 places.
Krishna PrasadApril 28, 2014A must visit and you can see the tombs of galileo and michaelangelo inside this church..
- Naga Rajesh GarikiparthiAugust 30, 2017Going up the dome is a must-do. The baptistry opposite to the Basilica is also awesome.
Philipp BlömerAugust 25, 2018The outside is the most beautiful part about it. Save the time of visiting inside or even paying...
Dominic RiosAugust 22, 2015Remember to adhere to the modest dress code—especially women. No shorts, short skirts, tank-tops, spaghetti straps. If you forget, vendors all around sell scarves to cover up.
Visit TuscanySeptember 30, 2010The first stone of the Duomo’s facade was laid on September 8, 1296 but the decoration you see here dates to 1871-87! For something older, turn around: the Baptistry is 11th century ;-)
Ty LeDecember 29, 2016Not much to see here. Instead, visit the cupola and climb the clock tower for an incredible view of the dome. The line downstairs leads to a bookstore and the crypt
- Luisa Via RomaJune 3, 2010Brunelleschi's mysterious masterpiece finished in 1436 still fascinates us as it crowns the amazing cathedral that was built over 150 years before!
BachAugust 29, 2014The engravings all over the church is probably the best I've ever seen. They are amazing.
per salire dovete affrontare 463 scalini, senza ascensore, pensateci prima di salire. 463 steps to the very top and no lift, consider it before starting..
Stephanie Yvette BrownOctober 5, 2016Great people watching after visiting inside church. Great shopping.
Ian BassSeptember 25, 2013Never really a line for the bell tower climb. Almost as high as the dome but views slightly disturbed by fencing, still very impressive.
Serra Arabacioglu IşıkAugust 13, 2015Skip line with firenze card for the dome. Expect over 400 stairs to the tower. Bring water and maybe a backup shirt.
Kris ConcepcionSeptember 27, 2014Get your tickets at the belltower before you get in line to clime the dome.
Ru GalievOctober 14, 2018In the night it looks like made of paper. Also I dropped some tears on Assassins Creed 2
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