Cupola del Duomo

Brunelleschi's Dome

The dome was begun in 1420 by Filippo Brunelleschi, who conceived an innovative, self-supporting double shell that did away with the need for traditional centring during construction; the vault, completed in 1436, is decorated by a great 16th-century frescoes (the Last Judgement), masterpiece by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari. The lantern, surmounted by a gilt copper sphere with a cross on top, was realized in 1468, after Brunelleschi's death.

The visitors, after walking between the two concentric shells and see from close up the frescoes, can enjoy the fine view of the city and the surrounding hills from the base of the lantern.

 

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Cupola del Duomo

Cupola del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italia

Details
Comune
City:
Firenze 
Address
Address:
Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italia
Opening hours
Opening hours:
26-02-2024 - 27-03-2024
Monday - Friday from 08:15 to 19:30
Saturday from 08:15 to 17:15
Sunday and holiday
from 12:45 to 17:15
The opening days and access times may vary according to religious celebrations. Last admission 45 minutes before.
Closed: Holy Friday, Easter Sunday, December 25th, January 1st
Prezzo
Entrance fee:
Full price - Brunelleschi Pass ((valid 3 days includes Dome, Bell Tower, Baptistery, Opera del Duomo Museum, Santa Reparata) € 30.00
For information about reduced tickets, please check on the website
***By reservation only
Tipo gestione
Management:
churches 
Accessibilita
Accessibility:  inaccessible

Not accessible to people in wheelchairs. 463 steps to the top of the Dome, no elevators.

Climbing is not advised to people suffering from heart disease, vertigos, claustrophobia. Staff is available along the path, ready to help.