OPERA DEL DUOMO MUSEUM & BAPTISTERY

Visit: Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Piazza del Duomo 9, 50122, Florence Italy

Over 750 works, the greatest concentration of Florentine monumental sculpture in the world: statues and medieval and Renaissance reliefs in marble, bronze and silver of the greatest artists of the time. Masterpieces made for the exteriors and interiors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower. You will be astonished by the 

hall of Paradise where the original 

golden door by Ghiberti stands right in front of the 

medieval façade of the cathedral, entirely reconstructed in 1:1 scale; it is in this room that a young Michelangelo carved the 

DAVID on commission of the bishop. You will have the chance to be in front of the 

PIETA’ by Michelangelo, the sole masterpiece of sculpture made by the artist for himself: its memorial.Your art historian guide will engage you with the stories of the 

golden mosaic of the baptistery and will tell you anecdotes and curiosity on many of the protagonists of the Renaissance such as Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo and Leonardo. Your guide will leave you at the Brunelleschi terrace, just in front of the CUPOLA, a perfect pick for your memory of Florence. 

Note: Your ticket will be valid 72 hours from the first use, to access the Cupola, the bell tower and the cript The climbing of the Cupola needs a reservation. 

INCLUSIONS 
• Professional art historian guide • Entrance fees • Audio system if more than 4 partecipants 

 

NOTE • Children must be accompanied by an adult • The climbing of the Dome (which is not included in the tour, only optional) is Not recommended for participants with heart complaints, claustrophobia or other serious medical conditions • A small amount of walking is involved