To experience the city's atmosphere of culture, art, and history, drop by Piazza del Duomo, a lively square in the historic town center. One of Europe's most visited sites, this area is world-famous for offering stellar views from the main cathedral's dome, a creation of the Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi. A huge statue of the architect sits in the square, his figure looking up toward his greatest achievement. The plaza also includes a Gothic bell tower designed by the city's other celebrated architect, Giotto di Bondone. Visit the octagonal baptistery built in honor of St. John, one of the oldest structures in the city. While strolling around this public space, drop by the square's popular museum of fine art, which features masterpieces by Michelangelo and Donatello, among others. Plan your visit to Piazza del Duomo and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Florence tour itinerary planner.
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Great area in the Piazza. The church is stunningly beautiful. Makes for some epic shots. Must see in the daytime and again at night. more »
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The Duomo is one of the most beautiful cathedral I’ve seen. Unfortunately we went to Florence when the Duomo was closed and we only had one day to spent here. But non the less it’s breathtaking even..... more »
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Beautiful place to walk. I really like the big Duomo, it is impressive and a work of art. Only one architect could achieve this and he succeeded brilliantly.
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We stayed in a hotel one block from the Duomo and when we walked around the corner and saw the Duomo for the first time it literally took our breath away. The size and the beauty of this structure was unlike anything we've ever seen...it almost looked too big and beautiful to be real.
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