Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

An absolute must if you are able to climb a decent amount of stairs. The climb was not bad and actually quite fun. You have to navigate through steep stairs, ladders, and snug hallways which was amusing to watch my 6’1 boyfriend get through. The view from the top was stunning. They limit the time you have at the top to ensure the next group has time to soak in the views as well. The journey going down was just as fun and breathtaking. The ceiling of the Cathedral was such a beautiful sight. One of my favorite memories of my entire 4 day stay in Florence. Definitely going back if I can!

Amazing building. It's so huge and incredible. Very nice historic cathedral. I haven't never before seen church like this. Very powerful place. I strongly recommend visits it. Only the are around 145 stairs steps to go to the top of tower.

The highlight of our day touring the churches and cathedrals in this part of Florence. We started at Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and slowly made our way. It was a spectacular way to go, as otherwise the other churches would not have gotten the same attention by family -- and they all definitely deserve careful attention. Sort of saving the best for last as it were. Definitely a fabulous day and definitely the ultimate highlight of the day. Spend some time outside going around before heading in to appreciate what you see even more.

Such an exquisite place to visit. It is like the jewel of the whole thing. Both the exterior and front of the cathedral are very stupendous - colored in offset white marble, with beautiful red, pink and green designs. When you look at such coloring or the styling, it is just to die for.

One of the most beautiful churches in the world, it truly is a humbling experience to stand in a building so old, so large, and so peaceful, all at once. The inside of the dome itself is a breathtaking view. The crypt below the church is also a fascinating and informative display that shows the history of the site, including visualizations that helped us understand where the current cathedral stands in relation to its predecessor.