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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

4.6
#1 of 1,028 in Historic Sites in Tuscany
Must see · World heritage site · Religious Site · Church
The symbol of the city and its main church, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is renowned for its huge dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi, one of the foremost architects of the Italian Renaissance. This Gothic structure, begun in 1296 following the design of architect Arnolfo di Cambio, was completed in 1436. The elaborate facade is a 19th-century addition that represents the Gothic Revival style prevalent across Europe at the time. The cathedral complex, which includes a baptistery and a bell tower, is part of a World Heritage site covering the historic center of the city. In the piazza in front of the cathedral, a statue of Brunelleschi looks upwards towards his dome. You can climb the 464 steps to the dome through the entrance on the side of the church, but be prepared for a long line. With our international travel planner, Florence attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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FROM $137 BOOK WITH VIATOR David and Duomo Tour: Early Accademia and Skip-the-Line Dome Climb
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FROM $70 BOOK WITH VIATOR Brunelleschi's Dome Guided Tour
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Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip-the-Line Florence Small-Group Tour with David and Duomo
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FROM $154 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Duomo Complex Private Tour
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  • By Ioana B
    The Duomo is one of the most beautiful cathedral I’ve seen. We stayed only one day in Florence and the Duomo was closed that day. But it’s breathtaking from the outside. I’ve seen pictures from the...  more »
  • By Caroline D
    The interior is actually very (very!) bare bones, but the dome itself is lovely. After seeing some of the other spots like the Palazzo Vecchio and the Pitti Palace, this pales a bit in comparison.  more »
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  • By Benson Leng
    Great beautiful church. Just within walking distance to the strain station Impressive architecture. The exterior is impressive and well craved. The dome painting is even more breathtaking. Worth the wait. Just go early. U need to wait to go in as they limited the no of person to go in every time.
  • By Varun Loomba
    Absolutely Stunning architecture! The church looks marvellous from the outside, the first time you see it just leaves you in awe of this beauty. Worth going to the top of the Duomo, would be a nice workout if you can get on top of the Giotto's tower as well although you get a much better view of the city from the Duomo.
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