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Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

via della Canonica, 1 | Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Florence, Italy
39 055 2302885
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As featured in 3 days in Florence and 2 other guides
Ranked #8 of 182 attractions in Florence
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Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio at the end of the 13th century, the Cathedral's trademark dome is now the symbol of Florence.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

Don't walk up if you can't handle confined areas. It gets very hot and challenging as you make your way up the "dome!"

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

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.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

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!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

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

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

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

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

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.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

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.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

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.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

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.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

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.

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