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Brunelleschi’s Dome of Florence Cathedral Climb Tour

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Brunelleschi’s Dome of Florence Cathedral Climb Tour

Brunelleschi’s Dome of Florence Cathedral Climb Tour

Climb the top of one of the most famous attractions in Firenze – Brunelleschi’s Dome of Florence Cathedral. This massive dome is impressive not only in appearance and size but in its construction, as there were some major architectural issues at the time.

Florence Cathedral’s Dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi took about 15 years to build and once completed was larger than the ancient Pantheon – or any other dome in Europe at that time.

Discover the ingenious engineering solutions behind the Brunelleschi Dome – revolutionary even by today’s standards. Explore the treasures inside Florence Cathedral, also known as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Dome of Brunelleschi where you will admire one of the most beautiful stained-glass windows in Italy and works of Renaissance art.

This exclusive, skip-the-line tour allows you to climb the 463 steps to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome where you’ll witness another masterpiece close up– Zuccari and Vasari’s Last Judgement, an elaborate and colorful fresco on the interior of the Florence Duomo.

And afterwards, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the most famous monuments in Firenze from the Florence Cathedral Dome terrace.

Highlights

THE DOME OF BRUNELLESCHI

Tour Brunelleschi’s Dome – This massive cupola of Florence Cathedral covers nearly 150 feet across an octagonal floor plan and 180 feet above ground. Brunelleschi’s Dome seemed to defy all the odds and even gravity.
FLORENCE CATHEDRAL

Built on the site of a 7th century church, Florence Cathedral is the 4th largest in the world. And its unique multi-colored marble panels of green, pink, and white makes Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore one of the most recognizable churches in Italy and the most visited destination in Florence.
THE DUOMO ARTWORKS

Explore great works of art inside the Florence Duomo such as Dante Before the City of Florence by Domenico di Michelino showing scenes of the Divine Comedy, Funerary Monument to Sir John Hawkwood, the huge clock by Uccello, the Tomb of Antonio d’Orso by Tino da Camaino, and the Busts of Giotto.
STAINED-GLASS

Admire the miraculous stained-glass windows that can be found in Florence Cathedral - the largest of this kind in Italy - and works from the greatest Florentine artists of the Renaissance such as Donatello, Ghiberti, Uccello, and Andrea del Castagno.
CLIMB BRUNELLESCHI’S DOME

Learn about the history and construction of Brunelleschi’s Dome as you climb the winding staircase and narrow corridors used by the workers who built it.
THE FAMOUS FIRENZE FRESCOES

Discover the beautiful treasure inside Brunelleschi’s Dome – Giorgio Vasari’s the Last Judgement. This famous fresco designed by Vasari was actually finished by his student Federico Zuccari in 1579 after his death.
463 STEPS

Climbing all 463 steps your Brunelleschi Dome tour continues towards the highest point of the Cupola. Here, you will witness Zuccari and Giorgio Vasari’s fresco up close and in great detail.
FLORENCE DUOMO TERRACE

This memorable experience ends with a visit to the Duomo terrace where you will have one of the best views of Florence and Tuscany in the distance.

THE DOME OF BRUNELLESCHI

FLORENCE CATHEDRAL

THE DUOMO ARTWORKS

STAINED-GLASS

CLIMB BRUNELLESCHI’S DOME

THE FAMOUS FIRENZE FRESCOES

463 STEPS

FLORENCE DUOMO TERRACE

Q&A

Who designed the dome of Florence cathedral?
Master goldsmith Filippo Brunelleschi designed and engineered the famous dome of the Florence Cathedral after winning an architectural design competition announced by the Arte della Lana in 1418.
When was Brunelleschi’s dome built?
Brunelleschi’s Dome was built in 1436. Completed with the lantern that adorns the top of the Cupola by Brunelleschi’s friend Michelozzo in 1461.
How did Brunelleschi build a dome that wouldn’t collapse?
Brunelleschi’s controversial but ingenious solution of building two domes one on top of the other using a special brick scale model allowed the dome to support itself and not collapse inward.

what's included

Skip-the-line entrance and admission tickets to Brunelleschi’s Dome of Florence Cathedral
Guided tour and climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome
Headset

what's not included

Pick up and drop off
Gratuities (optional)

meeting point

Your tour guide will be waiting for you in front of Caffè Scudieri in Piazza di San Giovanni, 19R, at the Duomo square with a white flag. Please be at the meeting point 25 minutes before your tour starts.

dress code

Wear comfortable shoes! Dress church-appropriate and be sure that your knees, legs and shoulders are covered. Florence Cathedral has a strict dress code.

important information

This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with mobility impairments, respiratory issues, claustrophobia or wheelchair users.

Large bags and backpacks are not allowed.

accessibility

This tour is not Wheelchair Accessible. If you or any member of your party has difficulty with mobility (uses crutches or a wheelchair, etc.) please contact us in advance. Private tours are available to meet these and other special needs on request and in advance.

cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Brunelleschi’s Dome of Florence Cathedral Climb Tour

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