Florence Cathedral: where art meets history

Florence is a veritable open-air museum, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is its pièce de résistance. When it was completed in the 15th century, topped with its iconic Dome, Brunelleschi's masterpiece, it was the largest church in the world. Today, it is the third largest, after St Peter's Basilica in Rome and Milan Cathedral. Admire the cradle of the Renaissance from a unique and privileged point of view. Visit the Cathedral with a tour guide and admire the intricate mosaics and the "marble carpet": the geometric 16th-century floor. Discover the frescoes by Vasari and Federico Zuccari, the imposing clock painted by Paolo Uccello, and then be enchanted by the Dome, which you can visit with priority access. Climb up to the North Terrace of the Cathedral, following secret corridors that have remained closed to the public for centuries. The sight of these hidden wonders is bound to leave you speechless. End your journey inside the circular hall where the ancient statues that originally decorated the façade of the cathedral stand, now only accessible via this experience. Climb up even higher to the Dome for a 360° view of the city.