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Brunelleschi's Dome

Florence, Italy

Brunelleschi's Dome, Florence
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Completed in 1436, it is a masterpiece by Filippo Brunelleschi, built with revolutionary methods without traditional scaffolding.

Brunelleschi's Cupola is an innovative architectural masterpiece, crowning the Florence Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Its construction was completed in 1436, with Filippo Brunelleschi employing revolutionary construction methods without the use of traditional scaffolding. Ascending the dome allows visitors to admire its internal structure and Vasari's frescoes depicting the Last Judgment. From the top, a panoramic view of all of Florence and the surrounding hills unfolds.

How long does it take to visit Brunelleschi's Dome?

Plan about 1 h 30 min.

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