Best tours and activities for Florence Cathedral
Romantic Private Tour around the main monuments on a carriage in Florence
Small group Tour of Florence by bike, with visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia
VIP small group tour around Florence by bike with gelato (Italian ice cream)
3-Hours Private Tour of the historic centre of Florence
Guided Tour of the Duomo, the Baptistery and the Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence
Full Day Private guided Tour of the Centre of Florence
Walking tour around the main attractions of Florence
Group Tour of the Centre of Florence and Accademia Gallery
Group Tour of the Centre of Florence and Uffizi Gallery
Best attractions in Florence
Florence Cathedral Uffizi Gallery Piazza della Signoria Ponte Vecchio Basilica of Santa Croce Vasari Corridor Florence Baptistery Palazzo Vecchio Galleria dell'Accademia Pitti Palace Michelangelo SquareThings to know about Florence Cathedral
The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore ("Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower" in English,) is the main Cathedral of Florence. Also known simply as the Duomo of Florence, it was originally designed in 1296. The structure was built on the site of the 7th century the church of Santa Reparata, the remains of which can be visited in the crypt.
This imposing Cathedral had to be an icon of Florence's growing importance. The world-famous dome, which dominates the exterior and the whole historic centre, was added in the 15th century on a project of Filippo Brunelleschi, the most important architect of the early Renaissance.
The internal walls of the Dome were beautifully frescoed by Giorgio Vasari and other important artist of the time, while the 278 feet high Campanile (or Bell Tower) was design by Giotto di Bondone in 1334.
Being the icon of the city and one of the most renowned monuments in Italy, a tour to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is a prerequisite for any visitor in Florence!