The marble-clad Baptistry of St John at Florence Cathedral (Battistero di San Giovanni a Firenze) is famous for its magnificent bronze doors, but also visit the interior to see the original 13th-century dome mosaics. The Romanesque battistero to the west of the famous Duomo in Florence was the baptistry for all Florentine newborns for centuries. … Read more
The Campanile of Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is a Gothic masterpiece designed by Giotto and is often considered the most beautiful bell tower in Italy. It is an easy climb to the top for panoramic views. Giotto added a visual focal point to the skyline of early 14th-century Florence with the magnificent bell tower (campanile) of … Read more
Climbing the cupola (dome) Brunelleschi designed for the cathedral of Florence is for many visitors the highlight of visiting the Duomo complex in Firenze. Brunelleschi’s dome over the crossing of the Duomo in Florence is an architectural and engineering masterpiece of the early 15th century. For over four centuries, it was the largest dome in … Read more
The exterior of the Cathedral of Florence (Duomo di Firenze) is often more impressive than a visit to the large Gothic church interior, which is free and seen without tickets or time-slot reservations. The Duomo di Firenze, with its famous dome, is the symbol of Florence. This large cathedral dominates and beautifies the skyline from … Read more
Buy skip-the-line tickets online to visit Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) and the roof terraces of the largest Gothic church in the world. → Read more
The Mille Miglia Museum is a treasure trove of documentation, period pieces, and cars on one of the most famous historic car races in Italy. The Mille Miglia Museum in Brescia celebrates the historic road races held from Brescia in Lombardy to Rome and back between 1927 and 1957. These road races were literally a … Read more
The Museo della Citta in Brescia is an interesting local history museum inside a historic monastery complex. It is one of the best museums in Northern Italy. The City Museum (Museo della Citta) is a wonderful local history museum in Brescia in Lombardy. The museum covers all periods from prehistory to the nineteenth century. In … Read more
Visit The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, the magnificent white marble Gothic Duomo, the Sforza Castle, and top art museums, galleries, shops, and cafés. → Read more
Buy tickets to visit the rooftop terraces of Milan Cathedral — climb the stair (or ride an elevator) to the Duomo di Milano’s gargoyles and Gothic spires. → Read more
Visit the Duomo Museum of Milan Cathedral to see original sculptures, the Modellone, tapestries, the treasury, stained glass, art, and San Gottardo Church. The Duomo di Milano is one of Europe’s most extraordinary cathedrals, but its full story unfolds next door in the Museo del Duomo. The Duomo Museum gathers together treasures once part of … Read more