Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Cathedral · San Niccolo ·
Iconic cathedral with a colorful marble facade and dome
Iconic cathedral with a colorful marble facade and dome
"Climbing to the top is explicitly suggested during time in Florence, making a visit here about ascending to the summit rather than just passing by." - Taryn White Taryn White Taryn White is a D.C.-based travel writer who covers a wide range of topics, including family travel, hotels, food, aviation, beaches, historical and cultural topics, and wellness travel. She can often be spotted around the world with her husband and two travel-loving kids. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The monumental heart of Florence, crowned by Brunelleschi’s miraculous 1436 dome; visits are free, the church opens at 10:15 a.m. every day except Sunday, and you’ll need tickets for the baptistry and the bell tower—as well as, for the fearless, the spectacular rooftop terraces." - Laura Rysman
"Breathtaking green, white and pink marble stops visitors in their tracks as crowds gaze up at this emblematic cathedral’s intricate facade and immense presence." - Georgette Jupe
"The city's monumental cathedral and an architectural centerpiece of its Renaissance heritage, located at the heart of a highly walkable cluster of attractions; visitors can easily move from the cathedral to nearby museums and squares within minutes while enjoying the historic streets and relatively good air quality." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"You’ll be hard-pressed to find a rental (or hotel, for that matter) with better views of Florence’s orange-roofed Duomo." - Madison Flager,Caitlin Morton