Florence Cathedral & Brunelleschi's Dome Climb
Florence, Italy
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The Brunelleschi Pass (€30) covers the Duomo dome climb, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery with its gilt 'Gates of Paradise', the Opera del Duomo Museum, and the ancient crypt — buy online as timed dome slots sell out weeks ahead in peak season. The 463-step climb winds between the dome's two shells past Vasari's Last Judgment fresco, emerging onto a narrow walkway with unobstructed views over Florence. The Cathedral exterior and interior nave are free to visit.
Seasonal note: Book dome slots weeks ahead April–Oct; less crowded Nov–Mar; cathedral and monuments open daily (hours vary by component)
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