This was wonderful to see but was more exciting was climbing the tower in the church. It a long haul up but when you get to the top the view is out of this world. If you are claustrophobic do not attempt it is very narrow. Do bring your camera.

Make certain the crypt is open before standing in line. Otherwise, you won't learn until you're at the bottom of the steps that you waited in line for nothing more than the gift shop!

You must watch this marvelous building. You will never find something like this in any place. Consider this building was built without scaffolding.

Incredible and breathtaking. Allow time to take in the whole atmosphere of the Duomo, which is incredibly peaceful and moving.

This is the most beautiful building in Florence hands down. i found the outside of the Duomo more attractive then the inside. You can climb the tower but make sure you head in early to beat the crowds because it can get very, very busy. Breathtaking. A world marvel.

Definitely spend the extra 8 euros to climb to the top of the Duomo. The 463 stairs, although very narrow, were easy for any moderately in shape person to do. The view at the top was incredible. Get there at 8:30 when it opens, so there are not a ton of people.

This must be one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Italy and as they are in the process of cleaning the marble promises to become even more of a gem. The inside of the church however is quite missable if you are pressed for time.

Don't miss this cathedral. Get the story behing the suberb dome and the challenge faced in trying to make one like the Pantheon in Rome with is more than one thousand years older.

Italy has seventy percent of all the important structures and frescoes from the Middle Age and this is certainly one of the best in both respects. Three quarters cleaned the afternoon sun illuminates the front facade beautifully. The interior is simply stunning and a must see on any visit to Florence.