Climb Florence’s Most Iconic Landmark: Brunelleschi's Dome

Step inside a Renaissance iconic landmark —then climb it, all 463 steps. With the Brunelleschi’s Dome timed-entry and 3 day Duomo Complex ticket, you’ll unlock the Baptistery’s glittering mosaics, Giotto’s Bell Tower skyline views, the Duomo Museum’s original Ghiberti panels, the often-missed Santa Reparata crypt (and Brunelleschi’s tomb), the Cathedral’s counter clockwise clock, and the legendary Dome climb itself. Along the way, I’ll show you how a goldsmith beat impossible odds with a double shell design and herringbone brickwork—built without scaffolding, still debated today. Follow this route to beat crowds, capture the best shots, and feel the rivalry, obsession, and engineering genius that made Florence’s skyline. What you’ll see with the 3 Day Duomo Pass. • The Bell Tower (Giotto’s Campanile): best exterior views of the Dome and lantern • The Baptistery: mosaic ceiling and the Gates of Paradise up close • The Museum (Museo dell’Opera): original Ghiberti panels, Michelangelo’s Bandini Pietà, Donatello’s masterpieces • Santa Reparata (Crypt): layers of earlier churches and Brunelleschi’s tomb • Inside the Cathedral: the counter clockwise clock and soaring nave • The Duomo Climb: narrow spiral stairs between the inner and outer shells, frescoes up close, and a jaw dropping view over Florence. Menchetti Cocktail Bar & Pizzeria Piazza del Grano, 50122, Florence. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:34 Introduction to Episode 02:53 Brunelleschi’s Dome timed-entry and 3 day Duomo Complex ticket 04:15 The Bell Tower - 416 Steps 05:05 The Baptistery 05:30 The Reparata - The Church beneath the Church 06:07 The Museum - Ghiberti, Michelangelo, Donatello 08:39 Inside the Cathedral 09:35 The Duomo Climb - 463 Steps - Uninterrupted Views 14:09 Conclusion Watch More From: Expat Lifestyle with Badds All My Vlogs Playlist: youtube.com Medici Florence Walkin g Tour    • Medici Florence Walking Tour: The Essentia...   Florence Lights Up for Xmas    • Florence Lights Up for Christmas  You Won’...   Florence in a Day: Boboli & Bardini Gardens    • Florence in a Day: Boboli, Bardini & Sunse...   Walk the Vasari Corridor    • Walk the Vasari Corridor: Now Open to add ...   Florence Gems & Arno River Cruise    • Florence Gems - Arno River Boat Cruise   Florence, Italy: Should I Visit the Palazzo Vecchio    • Florence, Italy - Should I visit the Palaz...   Music Used in this Episode: Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/a... License code: QSMY2W6ZIXMOIEEA Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/t... License code: 9TMNWIZLIQNOBRIL Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/a... License code: HLXFBSN0CP6AXTWC If you have any thoughts or questions about this 3-Day Duomo ticket and timed entry for the Duomo climb feel free to drop them in the comments — I’d love to hear from you! And if you enjoy this episode, please click ‘like’ — it really helps the channel grow. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future adventures. Ciao, and see you in the next episode.