The Duomo di Fiore: A must-see in your lifetime: experience climbing to the top and the beauty of the panoramic view of Florence

#Church When you come to Florence, the most important attraction you can’t miss is the magnificent Duomo di Firenze! This Gothic cathedral located in the center of Florence is a Gothic-style cathedral. Walking along the cobblestone streets of Florence from the station to the center, the marble exterior wall that appeared in front of us immediately caught our attention. #Santa Maria del Fiore was designed by the famous architect Arnolfo di Cambio. Its exterior is made of three brightly colored marbles from neighboring cities: white from Carrara, green from Prato, and pink from Siena. These colors combine to create a unique visual beauty, and you can appreciate their delicacy and magnificence more closely when you observe them. The church's most eye-catching dome was built by the architect Filippo Brunelleschi in the 15th century and is still regarded as the pinnacle of Renaissance technology and art. The entire church complex is composed of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery of St. John. The three complement each other and have become one of the most representative landmarks of Florence. This time we bought a package ticket, which allows us to visit the interior and climb to the top of the church and Giotto's Bell Tower within three days. To reach the top of the church, you need to climb about 463 steps, and to reach the top of the bell tower, you need to climb 414 steps! I sincerely recommend that you climb the bell tower and the church over two separate days, otherwise you will be exhausted! The spaces and things to see in the two places are quite different. I think they are both really worth it! The main attraction of Florence is the ceiling mural "The Last Judgment". I can't describe the shock I felt when I saw it. The process of climbing the Florence Cathedral is actually quite challenging. Especially in the second half, the slope of the stairs became quite steep and the space was narrow, and there were always people behind me, so I didn't feel comfortable resting for too long. However, once you reach the top, the panoramic views of the city of Florence, with its red-tiled roofs and winding Arno River, make the entire climb well worth it. Around the Duomo are the Battistro (Baptistery) and Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto). These three buildings together form the famous religious building complex in Florence. The architectural aesthetics and exquisite carving craftsmanship are worth savoring for travelers who love history, art or simply adventure. From the detailed carvings to the harmonious beauty of the architecture, this area bears witness to the glorious achievements of the Renaissance. Of course, you can’t miss the delicious food nearby! We woke up early before climbing to the summit and chose a cafe in front of the church to have breakfast, which was great for taking photos. The entire city of Florence exudes an unparalleled atmosphere of beauty and comfort. I sincerely recommend everyone to come here at least once in their lifetime to experience the unique charm and romance of this place for themselves. Duomo del Fiore Address: Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy / Official website ticket price / ALL (including dome, bell tower, baptistery, museum, underground ruins): about 30 euros. Dome climbing ticket: about 20 euros. Bell Tower: about 15 euros. Combined ticket for the Baptistery and the Museum: about 18 Euros. *** It doesn’t matter if you are not good at English, there are many platforms selling tickets in Taiwan. #italy #santa maria del fiore #florence #100 ways to travel