The Bell Tower of Florence and Its Monuments
2 h
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy
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!
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy
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!
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Entrance tickets
- Entry/Admission - Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- The ascent to the Campanile includes 414 steps. No elevator.
- To access the Opera del Duomo Complex it is necessary to cover shoulders and legs
- Tour not suitable for people who can not climb the steps of the Bell Tower (pregnant women, people with heart problems, walking problems, etc)
- The guide service could be provided in two languages
- Arrival at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
75%
Original
30%
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