Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori, Florence

The Cathedral or Duomo with its distinctive Renaissance Dome dominates the skyscape of Florence. Set in the Piazza del Duomo, it is the heart of Florence and the cathedral complex which includes the cathedral, the baptistery, museum and 28 storey high bell tower. Entering into the piazza the cathedral’s façade is undeniably striking. Unless you are very lucky, you will have plenty of time to study the intricate arrangement of geometrical shapes in three different coloured marble – red Siena, green Prato and white Carrara. The queues can extend the circumference of the cathedral. What’s in the ... more

Location- Basicaly in the centre of Florence you cant miss it. Very easy to get to by public transport but will probably be in walking distance from where ever you are in florence (10mins for central train station, 10/15 mins from main bus station.) The visit - What to see, The cathedral, Dome , S. Reparata (archaeological site) , Giotto's bell tower ,Baptistery , Museum , Church of Saint Benedict, - i did not see all of these parts , i saw the dome, the Cathedral and Giottos bell tower but i am suer if you have the time its is all very much worth going to see. Be warned though it is not for ... more

The must-go place in Florence is the Duomo which seats right in the centre of the city. It forms the city's skyline and it's also the symbol of the city. . The legendary duomo is famous for its dome: Brunelleschi's Renaissance masterpiece, completed in 1436, created a double dome shell so that the dome is entirely self-supporting. The frescoes inside the dome depict the Last Judgement. and it's one of the most fantastic religious painting I've ever seen. Personally I've been a a lot of churches in Europe but the painting inside this church is definitely my favourite. Next to the Duomo is the ... more

Its the image that comes to mind when people think of Florence. The huge cathedral with the enormous dome and the bell tower by its side are awe-inspiring to look at. ACCESS The Cathedral is located right in the centre of Florence. You can't really miss it because of the enormous dome and the bell tower which stands along side it. I'm not sure about the local public transport becuase I walked everywhere, its so central that you won't need anything except your feet. Its only around a ten minute walk from the main train station as well. The Cathedral itself is free, but you have to pay for all ... more