Brunelleschi's Dome Insights: A Journey into History, Art and Architecture in Small Group

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Full description An unbelievable guided tour to discover the greatest treasure of the cradle of the Renaissance: the majestic Duomo of Florence and its Dome.

Let’s start the journey by visiting Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral, the main church of Florence and one of the most important in Europe, the symbol of the city since the time it was built. Our expert local guide will show you the insides and will tell you all the secrets behind the construction of the biggest masonry dome ever built in history.

But that’s not all! Our tour will grant you access to an exclusive area of the cathedral, just underneath Brunelleschi’s greatest work, so that you can admire it from an unusual perspective. Take a deep dive into the vivid colors of the Last Judgment and absorb all its little details. Travel with your mind back to the past, almost feeling the same inspiration that moved the geniuses of the Renaissance who designed and built such a masterpiece of art and engineering with the poor instruments available at their time.

Now brace yourselves because the best part is yet to come: say goodbye to your guide and prepare to climb 463 stairs to reach the top of the Dome. You will first reach a balcony, placed almost halfway, which is right at the base of the dome. While you walk your way to the other side of it, get a closer look at the biggest fresco of the world, painted by the great artists Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari: watch the figures come alive right in front of your eyes and enjoy such an evocative and unforgettable moment.

It’s time to keep going up, there are now only some steps left before reaching the top of the Lantern. As you go outside, you will be struck by a 360 degree view of the historic center of Florence, with Giotto’s Bell Tower and the peak of Palazzo Vecchio defining its iconic skyline. You will also have a unique perspective on the dome itself, which from just under your feet will descend to the ground, becoming one with the roof of the Cathedral.

Last but not least, at the end of our tour you get to keep the ticket: an all-inclusive pass that will grant you access to all the other monuments of the Duomo Complex for the following 72 hours. Additional information Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time of the tourWe are sorry to inform you that this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobilityEntrance into the Duomo Cathedral requires a strict dress code. We cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress. Please, make sure your shoulders and knees are coveredComfortable shoes are recommendedPlease, note the number of stairs to reach the top of the Dome is 463Kindly note that large and middle size bags will no longer be allowed inside the Dome to ensure safety and security of all visitors - Should you fail to comply with this rule you may be prohibited from entering the Cathedral Inclusions Small group tourExpert local guide30 minutes guided tour of the cathedral with skip the line ticketPreferential route reserved exclusively for our group to access the area located below the DomeSkip the line and reserved access to Brunelleschi’s Cupola72 hours full access skip the line passes to all monuments of the Duomo Complex (Giotto’s Bell Tower, Baptistery, Santa Reparata and Opera del Duomo Museum) Exclusions Hotel pickup and drop-offFood and drinksOther unspecified service Cancellation policy Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service starts. Meeting point Piazza Duomo, in front of the Cornacchini door of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (duomo) - the door of the Cornacchini of the Duomo is located in front of Mister Pizza in Piazza del Duomo, 5 red.

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