I normally don’t get too excited about climbing 400+ steps to have a rooftop view, but this one is worth it. Walking the stairs inside the walls makes one realize this is a really old and historic. The trip to the top includes walking on...More

Not for the unfit or those unsettled by heights or smaller spaces. You can purchase your tickets from the cathedral but need to book your time at the museum. It is the best view in town, but it takes 463 steps to get to the...More

The so called Cupola of Brunelleschi, was as the name suggests built by the architect Brunelleschi who ingeniously found a way to finally find a solution to the open space that was left over a hundred years after the construction of the church. In fact...More

If you're willing to take so many steps, I recommend climbing the dome of Duomo. The view of Florence is majestic from there. If you have watched Medici series on Netflix, you will find out how much time and effort was put into constructing this...More

as we most popular places in Florence book ahead and for the dome you reserve a time and best to do this on line. stairwells are narrow and you have a few places you can recover. Good close up views of the frescoes and a...More

I walked round in awe admiring the colours and the shape. So famous but even more impressive in the flesh. The gallery was a long walk up but worth the view.

A friend told me not to miss this - and I am so glad I took the time to make the climb! Yes, it is claustrophobic and will get your heart beating in more ways than one. The view is spectacular and the close-up sights...More