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
Time-slot reservations are essential to see The Last Supper while skip-the-line tickets are best to visit many top attractions in Italy including Pompeii, the Uffizi and sights in Rome. Time-specific admission tickets are increasingly popular, and in some cases essential, to see some of the top tourist sights in Italy. Prior reservations are essential to … Read more
Tickets and tours for the Siena Cathedral (Duomo) complex with the church, baptistery, crypt, museums, and viewing platforms are cheapest onsite but best bought online in advance. The Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Siena is one of the finest churches in Italy. Its black-green and white stripy exterior is famous but its interior … Read more
The Piccolomini Library (Libreria Piccolomini) inside Siena Cathedral is a colorful Renaissance highlight in the otherwise predominantly Romanesque-Gothic Duomo. The Piccolomini Library is in a single hall accessible only from inside the cathedral of Siena. Although a number of significant codices are on display, the main reason to visit is to admire the colorful frescoes … Read more
Transportation by train or tour buses are easy ways to travel to Pisa to see the famous leaning tower and Field of Miracles sights. → Read more
The Sinopie Museum gives a unique insight on how the frescoes of the Camposanto Cemetery in Pisa were created. → Read more
The Renaissance frescoes at the Camposanto Cemetery was for centuries a more important attraction in Pisa than the Leaning Tower. → Read more