Top Florence Religious Sites

The Basilica di Santa Croce, with its austere interior and neo-Gothic façade, is one of the largest Franciscan churches in the world, and is part of a complex of religious buildings that include cloisters, crypts, and the Museo dell’Opera. With this pre-booked ticket, save yourself the trouble of waiting in line for admission to the complex, leaving you more time to see the religious art and burial places of some Florence’s most important artists, writers, and scientists.

Florence's remarkable Duomo is the city's most quintessential landmark. The monument, an impressive construction adorned with a white, pink, and green marble facade and elegant campanile (bell tower), dominates the city’s skyline. Filippo Brunelleschi's red-tiled cupola caps the building like a crown. Today, the cathedral holds the title of the 4th largest in the world (after St Peter’s in the Vatican, St Paul’s in London and the Milanese Duomo). Visit Duomo Florence and witness the skill, artistry, and achievements with your own eyes… But before you go, learn a bit more about the events that shaped it, brick by brick. Florentine cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore is a vast renaissance structure erected on the site of Santa Reparata church from the 7th century. In fact, you can still see its remains in the crypt.

Get the complete Duomo experience on a tour that gives you access to the top of Brunelleschi's famous brick dome plus terraces that most visitors never see. Look down on Piazza del Duomo and over the famous red rooftops of Florence, and learn the fascinating history of the city's crowning landmark. Plus, you'll get tickets to the bell tower, baptistery, and Duomo museum to visit on your own.

Admire highlights and hidden treasures of Florence’s architectural masterpiece on a tour of the Duomo designed for art lovers. Learn the backstory behind marble sculptures, altarpieces, and paintings of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and peek inside the charming Museo della Misericordia. Plus, this combo tour includes your choice of a 24- or 48-hour ticket on an hop-on hop-off bus tour so you can visit Florence’s other must-see monuments on your own schedule.

The Florence Duomo is a treasure trove of Renaissance history, but its size can be overwhelming for visitors. Ensure you see the most important works of art inside the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, including stained glass by Donatello, a mysterious clock by Paolo Uccello, and a marble choir loft by Bandinelli. Plus, discover the tucked-away gems of the Museo della Misericordia—an ancient collective that most visitors never see.

Florence’s Duomo complex includes more than just the famous red dome, so get the complete Duomo experience on a guided tour that includes the cathedral, baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum, where you can see an impressive collection of Renaissance sculpture. Then, easily access other Florence monuments with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that lets you design your own itinerary.