This was basically the most beautiful Church that we have visited in Italy so far! The baptistery architecture and its exterior was simply amazing making using different colors of marble slabs. The surrounding of the church was lively and full or eateries, cafes and shops. Do beware of pickpockets when it’s getting crowded Overall a must visit when in Florence!

What I would consider one of the two "core" piazzas of Florence (the other being Piazza della Signoria). This piazza contains a number of important buildings of Florence: duomo, baptistry, campanile di Giotto, and flows into Piazza di San Giovanni along with some assorted restaurants, bars, and gelaterie. Certainly a must-go when in Florence.

My daughter and I went to Florence on a day trip from my beautiful Umbria. First time for her ( we live in the UK) so we hit straight away Piazza del Duomo. She was amazed by the beauty of the cathedral’ s façade and the complex including Giotto’ bell tower. Simply one of the best churches in Italy, the colours of the marbles are amazing and spectacular during sunset when they turn pink like the sky.

I went to 10 am mass on a weekday (English masses are at 5 pm on Saturdays). It was solemn (definitely no cameras, please) and afterwards we migrated over the the main alter to contemplate, pray or go to confession. All of this out of sight of the madding crowds shuffling along in the nave. For me, this is the best way to experience a place like the Duomo.

This square hosts the legendary Duomo cathedral and the smaller Baptistery of St. John. This area is pretty busy throughout the day and the evening and it was nice to walk around the Duomo and appreciate its beauty and grandeur. Shops were aplenty and just watch out for city vehicles roaming the area. But it is mostly car-free, pretty dominated by pedestrians. And to confirm, there was no hay for Ezio and prospective assassins who want to follow his footsteps to land on. Do not attempt, you will desynchronize. And yes, that was an Assassin Creed reference. Firenze was signature place for the game's fans.

The Duomo’s square is a beautiful place. You feel like you are close to a giant, an amazing, pleasurable and magic giant. Everything around the Duomo is impressive and visit is certainly worth it. You have several restaurant options around it so you can stay for hours there.

Seeing the Duomo for the first time was incredible. The queues outside however were a bit daunting so didn't go inside until later in our trip. Think the outside definitely more awe-inspiring than the interior, which I was somewhat under-whelmed by.

Amazing view and a memorable climb. The structure of the dome was fascinating considering how and when it was built and to climb inside this was amazing. The view was incredible once outside! And you could see for miles across Florence.

It was totally cool walking around the corner and it was there. Right in your face. The outside is amazing. That's the star of the show. Inside is big but it is the ugly sister to the facade. Free to go inside but you pay to go to the top and inside the bapistry. Good gelato in the square.

The Duomo (or Florence Cathedral) is of course the most iconic attraction in Florence and it cannot be missed. The amount of detail on its facade is just mind-blowing. The dome itself is made up of a staggering 37000 tons of brick. We spent quite some time walking around the exterior of this huge building just staring at its magnificence. It is free to get inside but there are quite long queues (which actually move quite quickly), however the inside, though huge, is nowhere near as impressive as the outside and the interiors of many other basilicas in Florence are far more impressive.