Florence’s Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Il Duomo) is the icon of the city and one of the most recognizable symbols of Renaissance architecture. The cathedral and its corresponding bell tower (campanile) and baptistery (battistero) are among the Top Ten Attractions in Florence.
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What to see inside Florence's Cathedral
Duomo Visiting Information
Duomo Location
Piazza Duomo in the historic center of Florence.
Opening Times
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Friday; Thursdays 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (May and October), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (July-September), 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (rest of the year); Saturdays 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; 1:30-4:45 p.m. Sundays and religious holidays. Closed Epiphany (January 6).
Price
The admission to the cathedral is free. However, there are fees to visit the dome (€8) and the crypt, which includes the archeological ruins of Santa Reparata (€3). Prices current as of April, 2010.
Duomo Tours
Guided visits are available for the Duomo (€9), its dome, (€11, includes entrance fee), the cathedral terrace (€15, also includes the dome), and Santa Reparata (€9, includes entrance fee). All guided tours last approximately 45 minutes to one hour.
Duomo Contact Details
Address: Piazza Duomo, Firenze, 50122
Tel. and Fax: (+39) 055 215380
Website: www.duomofirenze.it, info@duomofirenze.it
Check website above for current times and prices.