The outside is stunning; however, like during high season, it is packed with tour groups and is hard to enjoy. Come early in the morning, pay a premium for a coffee , sit beside it and enjoy the view .

A big WOW! Worth a wait in the line and spring for the extra tour of the rotunda. Just make sure to dress properly so they don't have to cover you up. ????????????⛪️

HISTORIC CENTRE OF FLORENCE - World Heritage UNESCO Built on the site of an Etruscan settlement, Florence, the symbol of the Renaissance, rose to economic and cultural pre-eminence under the Medici. Read more

A must see! Don’t miss the baptistry as well . And if time permits, climb to the top of the Duomo - very beautiful sights of the Florence city

Looks wonderful on the outside but, unlike the Duomo of Siena, the interior is extremely modest. Note that tickets to visit the dome won’t let you enter the cathedral itself.

Amazing facade. Go both in the day and at night. Inside is a little plain compared to outside but is free to get it and worth it.

You can climb the dome or the bell tower for beautiful views . The dome climb has some tight spaces- a warning to those who don't do well with them.

Looks amazing each season and day/night time. You have to choose visit time in advance (some difficulties in peak dates/months) via website or at the local information centre.

Looks great on the outside! Extremely underwhelming inside, unless you get a tour I guess? Enjoy the beautiful outside, miss the 1-2 hour wait to go inside (and see a very very barebones cathedral )

The basilica is one of Italy's largest churches , and until the development of new structural materials in the modern era, the dome was the largest in the world.

Each guard at the door uses their own set of criteria on the type of outfits (i.e. shorts , skirts , etc) allowed. If you get turned away by one guard , you'll be let in by the next. Be persistent!!

If not going up to the tower (top of dome), the entry to cathedral is free but still need to wait in line . There is a dress code to enter as well be aware.

It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to the design of Arnolfo di Cambio and completed in 1436 by Filippo Brunelleschi . The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels.

Get the museum ticket that lets you climb the dome and the belltower . It's worth it! You can buy the ticket in the belltower . There was no line when I went.

The clock on the counter façade of the cathedral often gets overlooked. It dates to 1443, was frescoed by Paolo Uccello and still tells the time correctly today, give or take a few minutes. It uses a

Although construction began 1296, the needed roof was so big that there wasn’t a technology available. Until 1422 when Brunelleschi started building a dome that was the wonder of the age by 1436.

The church was begun in the 1296, in the Gothic style and was completed in 1870 in the “Neo”-Gothic style.

Entrance at the right side of the basilica by a ramp connected to the street level . The threshold has a slightly rise at the entrance but the staff is always willing to help disabled people. Read more

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral of Florence overlooking the square. In 1971 it was the fifth largest church in Europe, after the Basilica of St. Peter

Breathtaking architecture ! beautiful both inside and outside

A must see for everyone. Don't miss it for the world!!

Architectural marvel. Anything that takes 200 years to build is worth taking a look at.

A must visit and you can see the tombs of galileo and michaelangelo inside this church ..

Super awesome! Free to enter; there is always a line , but it worths the time. lmpressve! Crowded .

Not so impressive inside after outside look. But you can buy the tickets that are valid 24 hours after first entrance that permit you to enter to the Cupola di Santa Maria del Fiore an other 4 places.

Beautiful historical sight

Not much to see here. Instead, visit the cupola and climb the clock tower for an incredible view of the dome. The line downstairs leads to a bookstore and the crypt

The first stone of the Duomo’s facade was laid on September 8, 1296 but the decoration you see here dates to 1871-87! For something older, turn around: the Baptistry is 11th century ;-)

Remember to adhere to the modest dress code—especially women. No shorts , short skirts , tank-tops, spaghetti straps. If you forget, vendors all around sell scarves to cover up.

Going up the dome is a must-do. The baptistry opposite to the Basilica is also awesome.

The outside is the most beautiful part about it. Save the time of visiting inside or even paying...

Linda Catedral!

The engravings all over the church is probably the best I've ever seen. They are amazing.

Try messa(mass) and there is english messa on saturday 5pm

3 types of marble are used to create this magnificent structure .

Get your tickets at the belltower before you get in line to clime the dome.

per salire dovete affrontare 463 scalini, senza ascensore, pensateci prima di salire. 463 steps to the very top and no lift, consider it before starting..

Never really a line for the bell tower climb. Almost as high as the dome but views slightly disturbed by fencing, still very impressive.

Brunelleschi 's mysterious masterpiece finished in 1436 still fascinates us as it crowns the amazing cathedral that was built over 150 years before!

Very nice and beautiful architecture !

It's a great artwork! All marble ! So beautiful to be true????

Make sure to book entry tickets WAY upfront

Great people watching after visiting inside church . Great shopping.

Skip line with firenze card for the dome. Expect over 400 stairs to the tower. Bring water and maybe a backup shirt .

Amazing place! Perhaps the best I have ever seen

Masterpiece! Miracle! It blew my mind.

In the night it looks like made of paper. Also I dropped some tears on Assassins Creed 2

Outside the cathedral is much better than inside

Amazing Marble Church !!! One of Florence main Land Marks

Amazing architecture design