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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Name: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Stand before the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence's marble landmark beneath Brunelleschi's dome. Circle the polychrome exterior, then step inside and take in the vast interior.

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Full description

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the monumental heart of Florence, a 1200s cathedral covered in white, green, and pink marble and crowned by Brunelleschi's red-tiled dome. Giotto's elegant bell tower rises beside it.

Reviewers stress the sheer scale and the exterior detail, which many say is impressive even without entering. Allow around 90 minutes if you go inside, and book ahead in busy periods.

It sits in the centre of the city, so most other sights are within easy walking distance.

Reviewers stress the sheer scale and the exterior detail, which many say is impressive even without entering. Allow around 90 minutes if you go inside, and book ahead in busy periods.

It sits in the centre of the city, so most other sights are within easy walking distance.

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Address

Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy · Firenze

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h30

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book ahead in busy periods
allow about 90 minutes if you go inside
walk around the exterior to see the marble detail from several sides.

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Reviews

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is one of the most breathtaking landmarks I’ve ever visited. Pictures truly don’t do it justice. The detail on the exterior is incredible, and seeing Brunelleschi’s massive dome up close is something everyone should experience at least once. The entire area around the cathedral…

Ameen Shawwa

1/5

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