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Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo)

Piazza Del Duomo, Florence, Italy 50122

Featured Review : Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore simply magnificent dome of Brunelleschi, the cathedral is beautiful (especially inside). We decided immediately to his feet. Entrance to the dome (about EUR 6, MF 8.30-17.00, only on fo...See Full Review

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Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo) Reviews

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La Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • May 5, 2011
La Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Quote: La Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Cathedral, Florence, who glorified the whole of Europe. Enchanting structure, whose length is 130 meters and width 90. More imbued this masterpiece arhitekrutnym as familiarity with the history of this... Read the full Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo) review

From journal The “Cradle of the Renaissance”

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Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • July 20, 2010
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Quote: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore simply magnificent dome of Brunelleschi, the cathedral is beautiful (especially inside). We decided immediately to his feet. Entrance to the dome (about EUR 6, MF 8.30-17.00, only on foot, an eye-lo 530 steps.)... Read the full Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo) review

From journal The “Cradle of the Renaissance”

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Church at Center Stage

  • 4 out of 5 stars by airynfaerie from St. Augustine, Florida
  • October 19, 2009
Church at Center Stage
Quote: As star of the city and iconic domed player in the skyline of Florence, Santa Maria del Fiore (Saint Maria of the Flowers) is a must see for any visitor. With a comprehensive array of offerings like climbing Giotto's belltower, exploring the dome,... Read the full Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo) review

From journal Churches in Florence - The Major Players

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#4 Best View in Florence

  • 5 out of 5 stars by airynfaerie from St. Augustine, Florida
  • October 6, 2009
#4 Best View in Florence
Quote: Probably the most famed structure of the Reinassance city of Florence, Italy is the massive red-roofed dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore church - otherwise known as "Il Duomo". Designed by the famed artist Brunelleschi , and completed in 1436, this... Read the full Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo) review

From journal Best Lookouts and Views Around Florence

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On Top of Florence

  • 4 out of 5 stars by American91 from Litchfield County, Connecticut
  • February 12, 2009
On Top of Florence
Quote: Almost everyone who comes through Florence will at least see the Duomo from afar. A majority of these people, especially tourists, will come up close to this amazing structure, marvel at the intricate detail on the outside of the church, and stand... Read the full Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo) review

From journal The Glory of Italy

Awesome Duomo

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Lindy27 from Manhattan, Kansas
  • December 12, 2008
Awesome Duomo
Quote: The Duomo in Florence is amazing! Well worth it to go inside and look around. We didn't make it to the baptistry, but I have heard that is worth going into also. Make sure to spend some time relaxing outside in the square as it is pleasent if... Read the full Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo) review

From journal Florence and Orvieto, Italy

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"Brunelleschi is Magic"

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Liam Hetherington from Manchester, United Kingdom
  • August 10, 2008
"Brunelleschi is Magic"
Quote: The ensemble of the Piazza del Duomo is stunning. It is weird to think that the cathedral’s distinctive frontage was not completed until the 19th century. I found it hard to imagine it without the green banding you see down its length, and which... Read the full Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo) review

From journal Florence, Birth-Place of the Renaissance

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Duomo

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Travelny2 from New York, New York
  • May 5, 2008
Duomo
Quote: Going to the top of the Duomo is one of the highlights of visiting Florence and definately something that you should do while you are relatively young. We are in our early 20's and were sweating by the time we got to the top. I would not recommend... Read the full Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo) review

From journal A Few Days in Florence

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Santa Maria del Fiore ('Duomo')

  • 4 out of 5 stars by paolo1899 from Naples, Italy
  • September 22, 2007
Santa Maria del Fiore ('Duomo')
Quote: This massive structure is one of the most enduring symbols in all of Italy. Located in the appropriately named Piazza del Duomo and dedicated to Saint Mary of The Flower, the Duomo is the third largest cathedral in the world and de facto center of... Read the full Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo) review

From journal The Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore

Santa Maria del Fiore

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mlmeredith from St. Louis, Missouri
  • August 10, 2007
Santa Maria del Fiore
Quote: It is at the center of Florence in so many ways...artistically, architecturally, socially, and spiritually.The door to the Baptistry by Ghiberti is amazing, even with the copies of the panels that were put in place after the '66 flood damaged the... Read the full Santa Maria del Fiore & Baptistery (Il Duomo) review

From journal First Time to Italy