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Climb the TowerI did not climb the dome, so I can't give a true comparison, but by climbing the tower instead I got two great benefits:
- No line for the tower
- Fabulous views of Florence that include the Duomo! From the dome itself I think the views would be much less interesting as you can't look at the dome.
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SUPERB!I LOVE ALL OF IT TOP TO BOTTOM. IT'S A WALK THROUGH HISTORY AND IT'S A PHENOMENAL CHURCH. I ATTENDED MASSES THERE REGULARLY AS I WAS GROWING UP. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF LIVING IN FLORENCE FOR 13 YEARS AND I TRULY APPRECIATE THE EXPERIENCE AND I MISS IT. THE DUOMO STANDS OUT AS A CASTLE IN A FOREST AND IT HAS BEEN RESTORED, CLEANED UP AND ...SHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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Awe Inspiring DuomoThe Santa Maria del Fiore (The Duomoa) was a this womans' dream come true. It was the most beautiful sight that has ever been bestowed upon my eyes. We walked up the stairs and they were to say the least, tiring, but it was totally worth it because the view of Firenze was totally breathtaking. The artwork in the Duomo is absolutely the most ...4 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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MAKES YOU BREATHLESSTHE SCENE IS UN BELIEVABLE, IT HAS THE APPEARANCE OF A 15TH CENTURY PAINTING.THINK OF THE PATIENCE IT TOOK TO BUILD SUCH AN EDIFICE.I RECOMMEND GOING IN SEPT.,THE CROWDS ARE DOWN AND THE WEATHER IS PERFECT.3 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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Breathtaking!The Duomo brings together all the magnificent things that Florence has to offer ; art, architecture, science and history. Standing in front of it looking up is surpassed only by standing at the top of the dome and looking down. The facade is vibrant with red, green and dazzling white marble, ornamented with larger than life sculptures. Upon ...1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALL
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PISA'S CAFÉ DELL'USSERO: A RENDEZVOUS FOR ARTISTSIn May 1845 John Ruskin prolonged his stay in Pisa in order to draw the early 15th -century Palazzo Agostini on the Lungarno, or river bank, of the Tuscan city. "There is nothing like it in Italy that I know of", he said; and, writing to his father, he added: "They have knocked a great hole in the middle to put up a shield with a red ...1 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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AmazingThis was my favorite place in Italy. The climb is difficult but the view is amazing. This was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALL
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Dream come trueVisiting Santa Maria del Fiore was a dream come true. Everything about it was absolutely beautiful. The stairs to reach the top are tiring but absolutely worth it when you get up there and see the gorgeous view of Fienze. The artwork in the dome is amazing. The architecture and craftsmanship of the building are incredible. Pictures do not ...SHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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Must climb to the top!!!A visit to the Duomo is a must! It is beautiful inside and out and the long climb to the top is tiring but necessary. There is a rest point where you can catch you're breath for the bit and examine the marvelous frescos on the ceiling. But definitely climb all the way up for the awesome views of Florence. A highlight of our time in Florence!!2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALL
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Well worth the work outThe cathedral is indeed spectacular from both the inside and the outside, but I think that all people have to climb to the top of the Duomo. It costs 3 euros if I remember correctly, but it was well worth it. after climbing the 500 sum, vertico inducing stairst you reach the top, and I must say that it is well worth the effort. You can see the whole city from atop the Duomo, and it was breath taking.You did not find this review helpful.2 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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