Brunelleschi’s dome

Brunelleschi’s dome is a museum in Florence, Florence, Tuscany. Brunelleschi’s dome is situated nearby to the church Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower, as well as near Porta della Mandorla.

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Opening hours:
Monday—Friday: 8:15 AM—7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:15 AM—5:15 PM
Sunday and public holidays: 12:45 PM—5:15 PM
Type: Tourist attraction
Description: architectural work by Brunelleschi, Cathedral of Florence
Also known as: “Cupola of Santa Maria del Fiore”, “Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore”, and “Santa Maria del Fiore”
Roof shape: dome

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower and Giotto’s Campanile.

Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower

Church

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Florence Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower, is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Florence in Florence, Italy. Commenced in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio and completed by 1436 with a dome…

Giotto’s Campanile

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Giotto's Campanile is a free-standing campanile that is part of the complex of buildings that make up Florence Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo in Florence, Italy. Giotto’s Campanile is situated 110 metres west of Brunelleschi’s dome.

Museo dell’Opera del Duomo

Museum

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The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence, Italy is a museum containing many of the original works of art created for Florence Cathedral, including the adjacent Florence Baptistery and Giotto's campanile.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Statuto and Coverciano.

Statuto

Neighborhood

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Statuto is a neighborhood.

Coverciano

Neighborhood

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Coverciano is a city quartiere in the southeastern part of Florence, Italy. The neighborhood is bordered by the Affrico and Mensola streams, by the slopes of the hills and by the Via Aretina. Coverciano is situated 3 km east of Brunelleschi’s dome.