About Florence Cathedral / Santa Maria del Fiore

Often called the Duomo, this domed cathedral of Florence is one of the most visited spots. It is a beautiful piece of architecture and you will definitely be mesmerized by its beauty. Once you climb the top of this place, you can see a beautiful view of the city of Florence. 

Must See

  • The 44 stained glass windows.
  • The funeral monument made for Antonio d'Orso.

How to reach

You can take a taxi from Florence Metropolitan City which will take 6 minutes to arrive at Santa Maria del Fiore. It is located 650 metes away from the City. The taxi will take the road via Borgo Santi Apostoli. 

It is situated at a walkable distance from Florence Metropolitan City. 

You can also avail a bus. For this, you need to walk for 2 minutes from Florence Metropolitan City towards Condotta. From there, you can take a C2 bus towards Olio. From there, walk 2 minutes to reach Santa Maria del Fiore.

Tips

  • Wear decent clothes as it is a holy place.
  • Wear comfortable footwear.
  • Taking a guide is advisable as it makes the journey more interesting.
  • Don't Forget to carry your cameras to capture the mesmerizing views.
  • Wear decent clothing as it is appreciated in Florence.
  • Be aware of the social etiquette followed there so that the local people accept you better.
  • Be thoughtful while clicking pictures of the locals, some people might not like it. So, always take their permission first.
  • Always carry an ample amount of water so that you can stay hydrated during your tour.
  • Make sure to carry sunscreen if it's sunny outside.
  • Buy your ticket ahead of time to save time.
  • Do not carry big luggage with you as it gets inconvenient to carry and is not allowed at certain places.
     

Visit Time

Sunday: 01:30 p.m. to 04:45 p.m.

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 04:45 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 19.9°C

 

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