Activity description
Upon entering the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, a veritable repository of priceless artistic treasures, you'll be immediately struck by the gracefulness of the spaces in its three naves. Led by an expert guide, you'll have the privilege of admiring the marble choir created by Bandinelli, the intricate array of stained-glass windows created by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Andrea del Castagno, as well as the unique clock designed by Paolo Uccello. You'll also be pleasantly surprised to step onto a magnificent mosaic of multicolored marble. When you look up, you'll see the vast and priceless interior of the Dome, entirely adorned with frescoes by Vasari—the largest fresco in the world. Brunelleschi's famous Dome, built entirely of masonry, is an unparalleled symbol of Renaissance architecture.
Next to the Cathedral, in Piazza del Duomo, you'll also have the opportunity to explore the esteemed Museo della Misericordia. On the museum's fourth floor, you'll enjoy a breathtaking panorama of Cathedral Square and its monuments, perfect for taking beautiful photographs. From this vantage point, it almost seems like you could reach out and touch each monument!
This museum is a hidden gem, a little off the beaten path, where you can marvel at works by esteemed artists such as Santi di Tito, Benedetto da Maiano, Sano di Pietro, Bachiacca, Sogliani, G. Battista Naldini, and many other important figures.
And that's not all—don't miss the opportunity to delve deeper into the history of all the monuments in the Duomo Monumental Complex. Included in the admission price is an app that provides comprehensive information about the Cathedral, Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery!
Notes:
- We suggest wearing comfortable shoes
- To listen to the app's content, you need to have your own smartphone and headphones
- It is mandatory to wear appropriate clothing when visiting places of worship
- Access to the Cathedral is only permitted with appropriate clothing: entry wearing shorts, bare shoulders, sandals, hats and sunglasses is prohibited.
- You must arrive at the meeting point at the specified check-in time. If you are late, you will not be able to participate in the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule the guided tour.
- It is mandatory to arrive 30 minutes early at the meeting point because, before the visit, after receiving the ticket, it is mandatory to deposit all objects required by the Regulations and the following types of bags in the cloakroom (Piazza Duomo, 38/r):
*Backpacks of any volume or size and any bag designed to be worn on the back;
*Bags, suitcases, packages, bags and containers in general that exceed the dimensions of 35 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm:
*Any object that, in the unquestionable judgment of the responsible team, may constitute a danger to other visitors or to the integrity and safety of the structure.
April to October - Spanish language confirmed with a minimum of 2 people
Meeting point
Ponto de encontro: em frente ao Museu da Misericórdia - Piazza del Duomo 19/20, Firenze Horário de check-in: obrigatório estar no ponto de encontro pelo menos 30 minutos antes do horário de partida Em caso de atraso, não será possível particip...
