Detail of dome ceiling dedicated to St John the Baptist, Piazza Duomo.

Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

Hub of the Renaissance and now the cosmopolitan heart of modern Florence, the enchanting maze of narrow streets between the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria packs one almighty historic and cultural punch. A neighbourhood harking back to Dante, the Romans and beyond, this is where the city’s blockbuster sights – and most tourists – can be found. Cafe life is naturally vibrant in this chic neck of the woods, as is shopping, which climaxes with the designer strip, uber-fashionist Via de' Tornabuoni.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • June 26, 2018: Art inside the Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi) in the Historic Centre of Florence. 1369167782 ancient, architecture, arts, artwork, building, culture, decoration, europe, european, exhibit, exhibition, famous, firenze, florence, galleria, gallery, hall, heritage, historic, historical, history, indoor, inside, interior, italian, italy, landmark, landscape, medieval, monument, museum, palace, panoramic, people, picture, place, religion, renaissance, room, sculpture, sightseeing, statue, tour, tourism, tourist, travel, uffizi, view, visit, visitor

    Galleria degli Uffizi

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Home to the world's greatest collection of Italian Renaissance art, Florence's premier gallery occupies the vast U-shaped Palazzo degli Uffizi (1560–80),…

  • FLORENCE (FIRENZE), JULY 28, 2017 - view of Square of Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Shutterstock ID 793861060; purchase_order: 65050; job: poi; client: ; other: 793861060

    Palazzo Vecchio

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    This fortress palace, with its crenellations and 94m-high tower, was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio between 1298 and 1314 for the signoria (city government…

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    Duomo

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Florence's duomo is the city's most iconic landmark. Capped by Filippo Brunelleschi's red-tiled cupola, it's a staggering construction whose breathtaking…

  • MILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: A statue is displayed during the opening exhibition of new Grande Museo del Duomo on November 4, 2013 in Milan, Italy.The opening of the new Grande Museo of Duomo in Palazzo Reale: 27 showrooms, 2000 square meters, 13 thematic areas where the most important treasures of Fabbrica del Duomo are preserved. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)

    Museo dell’Opera del Duomo

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    This awe-inspiring story of how the duomo and its cupola came to life is told in this well-executed museum. Among its sacred and liturgical treasures are…

  • FLORENCE in Italy with the great dome of the Cathedral called Duomo di Firenze.

    Cupola del Brunelleschi

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    A Renaissance masterpiece, the duomo's cupola – 91m high and 45.5m wide – was built between 1420 and 1436. Filippo Brunelleschi, taking inspiration from…

  • Florence, Italy - November 5, 2016: wall of Palazzo Davanzati, home of Museum of the Old Florentine House (Museo della Casa Fiorentina Antica). The Palace was erected in second half of 14th cent 636802476 Residential Building, Building Exterior, City Life, Facade, Art Museum, Exploration, Old, Italian Culture, Cultures, Famous Place, Architecture, Travel Destinations, Urban Scene, Outdoors, Florence - Italy, Tuscany, Italy, Wall - Building Feature, Apartment, House, Museum, Palace, Built Structure, Cityscape, Town, Florentine

    Museo di Palazzo Davanzati

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    Home to the wealthy Davanzati merchant family from 1578, this 14th-century palazzo (mansion) with a wonderful central loggia gives you a view into…

  • Giotto's bell tower at the Piazza del Duomo in Florence 658168180 piazza, cattedrale di santa maria del fiore, florence, landmark, heritage, historical, ornament, woman, giotto's bell tower

    Campanile

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    The 414-step climb up the cathedral's 85m-tall campanile, begun by Giotto in 1334, rewards with staggering city views. The first tier of bas-reliefs…

  • Arches of the Vasari Corridor (Corridoio Vasariano) in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. View of the Lungarno degli Archibusieri. Florence is a popular tourist destination of Europe.

    Corridoio Vasariano

    Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

    This 1km-long covered passageway, currently closed for restoration work, connects Palazzo Vecchio with the Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti. Vasari designed it in…

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