Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Architectural Marvel of the Renaissance

Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Florence FI, Italy

The church's white and pale appearance is quite unique

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Introduction

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence is a representative building of the early Renaissance and is the fourth largest Catholic cathedral in the world. The dome designed by architect Brunelleschi is a miracle in architectural history. Using an architectural method, scaffolding was not needed, and the hollow structure allows people to climb the dome, overlooking the whole city of Florence and feeling the history and cultural heritage of the city. The exterior of the cathedral is made of green and white marble and is exquisitely solemn, making it well worth a visit. The Baptistery, a subsidiary building of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, is an octagonal building. The gilded door made of brass has survived for over 600 years, and to protect the cultural relic, the original is kept in the cathedral, and what people see now is a 1:1 replica. Next to the cathedral is the uniquely styled Gothic bell tower, which, although designed by the late Giotto, still works and is a true cultural heritage.

Address

Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Florence FI, Italy

Opening hours

Normal opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursdays: May and October 10:00-16:00, July-September 10:00-17:00, January-April, November and December 10:00-16:30
Saturdays: 10:00 - 16:45, Sundays and religious holidays 13:30-16:45, Maundy Thursday: 12:30-16:30, Good Friday 10:30-16:30, Holy Saturday 11:00-16:45. Closed on Christmas, New Year's Day, Epiphany and Easter.

Transportation

Take bus A14/23 or 71.

Phone +39-055-2302885

Website http://www.ilgrandemuseodelduomo.it/monumenti/1-cattedrale