Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence: Photos, Reviews & Location

Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.

At a glance

#3 of 69 Tourist attractions in Florence

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.80

0.2 km from the center of Florence

Rating breakdown

5 ★84%
4 ★12%
3 ★3%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

duomo.firenze.it

+39 055 230 2885

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore?: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 175,901 reviews.
How does Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore rank in Florence?: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is #3 of 69 Tourist attractions in Florence by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore located?: Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy — 0.2 km from the center of Florence.
How can I contact Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore?: Phone: +39 055 230 2885 · Website: duomo.firenze.it

Reviews (10)

Vakho Kachukhashvili 2023 Sep 26

The building is great but the entrance is free so the queue starts from very far away. If you wanna go in you have to have at least 2-3 hours to stand in the queue. The tower has a limited number of entrances per day and as usual, it is sold out.

Ian McKenzie 2023 Sep 24

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Florence. We wandered around the outside of the building, but the line-up was too long, so we did not go in. It is free to enter. The outside is magnificent. The artwork and decoration of the facade is intricate and brilliant.

Marcin Madrala 2023 Sep 06

Amazing structure. Couple of things to remember...ladies should be dressed appropriately so no short skirts and covered arms, no backpacks. Backpacks can be put away next to the cathedral for free. Buy a ticket for multiple attractions so you do t have to stay in the super long line. Bell tower is really nice to see if you can't get a ticket for the dome.

Thomas Jenney 2023 Sep 05

Amazing place but really not worth the long queue to see inside. By comparison there are equally spectacular insides to cathedrals that are dotted around Florence and you can only see and walk in a very limited part of the cathedral. It’s incredible on the outside but we were left slightly disappointed.

Pohan Tsao 2023 Aug 30

Booking tickets in advance would help tremendously. We didn’t go for the dome nor the bell tower. The ambulances downstairs speak for itself.

Inside the cathedral, it’s quiet and sacred, tho I’m not a Christian, I could still feel the tranquility that this cathedral could bring.

The archeological site downstairs were pretty interesting as well. But keep this in mind, it’s pretty hot in there since it’s tiny but packed.

vartan bilawejian 2023 Aug 25

The main cathedral to visit in Florence. A total of 2 buildings, with the museum located outside the cathedral.

I purchased the Brunelleschi pass which provides “skip the line” access, and a visit to all 5 must see places. To enter the baptistery and cathedral, women are required to dress modestly (cover shoulders), while other attractions you can enter freely.

2 of the attractions require to be physically fit, as you need to climb 400-500 stairs (no elevators). But the views from the top are well worth it!

Tickets can be purchased on the day of your visit, but it’s highly recommended to buy tickets in advance, especially for the tower climbs, as they are scheduled.

Felix Schneider 2023 Aug 19

I really like this place because there are many restaurants, shops and ice cream parlors around the church. However, I overestimated the look of the inside of the church itself a little bit too much because before I went in I thought that it would be shiny, ecclesiastical and really impressive to look at. Unexpectedly, it was a bit boring, the only interesting parts were the colorful windows. I would recommend it if you absolutely and necessarily want to see it but not otherwise.

ENRIQUE Cardenal 2023 Aug 17

Be smart… wake up early and you will get no one in the picture.

It is totally worth it to wake up before sunrise and visit the outside architecture before the crowds get there. I would totally recommend the tours and everything else you can book to absorb as much as possible from one of the most unique constructions in the world still unbeatable to this day.

Alison Kiraly 2023 Aug 01

The Duomo is beautiful and majestic on the outside, inside is dark and less impressive. I knew that going in, but still wanted to check it out while in Florence. We didn't walk up the 400+ stairs, but waited in the free line for about an hour right when it opened. You don't need to spend much time inside. It is pretty to walk by at night when there are lights on, illuminating the buildings.

You probably have time to grab breakfast or a snack while in line. While we waited in line, I grabbed some croissants from a cafe a couple streets over.

Eszter Barabas 2022 Sep 05

You can buy combined tickets on the spot to most of the attractions, but expect the climb to the Dome to be sold out. A timeslot for that needs to be reserved in advance. However, I enjoyed the view from the tower just the same (the difference between the tower's and dome's heights is somewhere around 50 steps, so no big deal!). Also important to note that the Cathedral itself is closed on Sundays, I wasn't aware of this. But if you buy the combined ticket that also includes the visit to the crypt underneath the cathedral, the entrance is through the cathedral so you'll still get a glimpse of it from the inside, even if you are not allowed to walk around and explore.