…arriving in Piazza Duomo in Florence and finding yourself in front of these majestic and spectacular buildings!…it is truly a unique emotion!!…the Baptistery of San Giovanni!!…Giotto's Bell Tower!!…the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore!!… exactly!!...one of the largest churches in the world!!...exactly the fifth largest in Europe!!...153 meters long!!...it is said that it can hold up to three thousand people!!...I'll start by saying that for now I only saw the outside!!…the external walls are covered in white…red and green marble!!…the facade is all worked!!…Brunelleschi's beautiful dome was added a couple of centuries after the construction of the building!! …truly a great masterpiece of architecture!!…this Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence!!…and next time I will definitely visit the interior too!!…a real enchantment!!…

In the center of Florence, the church with its imposing and beautiful facade stands out for the color of its marble: white, red and green with geometric figures and stylized flowers. Of the church, Brunelleschi's dome is famous and can be visited, which can be observed from the back of the church or you can go up and observe it up close and Giotto's bell tower (which can also be visited). The complex is, in my opinion, a true masterpiece of Florentine art from the 1300s.

The huge dome roof, which can be said to be the symbol of Florence, is very conspicuous. I bought tickets to climb both the Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower. Neither has elevators, so you have to climb with determination, but I think both are worth climbing. The Duomo has a slope that changes so you can see that you are climbing the dome, so the climb itself is fun, and you can also enjoy the ceiling paintings from a relatively close distance (although you do have to hurry). At Giotto's Bell Tower, you can take photos with the Duomo in the frame, but it is completely covered with wire mesh, and the mesh is quite fine, so it seems a little difficult to take wide-angle photos with a large lens. This can be avoided if you have a small lens such as a smartphone.

The outside of the church on the piazza is so pleasant and beautiful, even in the rain. The respite inside, with the glorious altar and warm candle glow, is comforting. Spent less than an hour inside but if you’re a church buff (or Catholic), it’s worth taking in a service.

The cathedral is incredibly beautiful, its cladding and numerous decorations on the facade can be contemplated for hours. Every detail, every figurine, even every marble block is made with love of art. This is certainly one of the main treasures of our planet. Its bulky dome is worth a separate story. The only thing is that the interior decoration can be discouraging against the backdrop of such external splendor.

An amazing building that we saw almost everywhere we went. The outside is like a large painting. We chose to stand in line, about 30 minutes and went inside. Much to see on the inside as well. Some of the gang even went up the tower and saw the fantastic view from there.

It is a wonderful church with astonishing architecture. It is the landmark of florence that you have to visit. There is a long queue to get in, and it is free. The interior is kind of disappointing. Inside the church is plain and doesn't match the wowo effect of the exterior. I recommend getting a skip the line ticket with a tour to climb the dumo terrace and enjoy the viee

A great building that radiates a certain mysticism throughout Florence. The cathedral and its famous dome can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. BUT: the building is more beautiful from the outside than from the inside. The interior was surprisingly bare and not very spectacular. There weren't even any candles to light! 23 minutes in the queue including security checks were unfortunately not worth it. :(

After Baroque Rome, the interior of the Duomo is a bit underwhelming. Unless one is climbing the Dome, which books up months in advance, the exterior is worth the views, but the interior is skippable. It does, however, have outstanding acoustics, so it is amazing to hear High Mass or a concert.

We tried to visit it for two days in a row but the unnerving queue of hours and hours before us made us give up, also taking into account the external heat of 27 degrees. Seen from the outside, however, the Duomo is a more unique than rare architectural masterpiece. We promised ourselves to return in another season to visit it inside, perhaps starting to queue outside very early in the morning..