The Bell Tower of Florence and Its Monuments

The Bell Tower of Florence and Its Monuments

This tour begins at Giotto’s amazing Bell Tower, almost as tall as the Dome itself! From the top of the CAMPANILE, your tour guide will explain the Opera del Duomo complex. The view is unbelievable from the top. Next, we will descend and go around the Cathedral to explore its beautiful exterior. We will stop at the BATTISTERO to see its famous golden vault doors and hear the story behind them. This is where Dante Alighieri, one of the most famous Renaissance poets, and many more Renaissance men were baptized. Next, you will head to the Museo dell' Opera del Duomo to see the ORIGINAL masterpieces that once stood in the cathedral. Inside the Museum is Michelangelo's Pietà Bandini, Cantories of Donatello, and by Luca della Robbia and the so-called "Facciatone": the Arnolfo’s 14th-century life-size facade. Also the original Ghiberti's Paradise Gate, Donatello's Magdalene and the original decorations of Giotto's. This tour is easy for everyone!

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Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy

Join us on this exclusive adventure of discovering the beauty of Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral, also famously known as the Duomo of Florence. The Piazza del Duomo is the religious heart of Florence. It is home to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery of San Giovanni and Giotto’s Bell Tower. When you'll get off the bell tower, the guide indulges you in stories, legends and long-kept secrets of this unique complex.



Duration: 2 hours