Florence Cathedral

Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) is the magnificent Gothic and Renaissance centerpiece of Florence's skyline, dominated by Filippo Brunelleschi's iconic red-tiled dome — an engineering marvel that remains the largest masonry dome ever built. Begun in 1296 and consecrated in 1436, the cathedral's white, green, and pink marble façade faces the breathtaking Baptistery with its gilded Bronze Doors of Paradise. Climbing the 463 steps inside the dome rewards visitors with panoramic views across the city.

• Categoryreligious
• Opening HoursMonday: 10:15 AM – 3:45 PM; Tuesday: 10:15 AM – 3:45 PM; Wednesday: 10:15 AM – 3:45 PM; Thursday: 10:15 AM – 3:45 PM; Friday: 10:15 AM – 3:45 PM; Saturday: 10:15 AM – 3:45 PM; Sunday: Closed