4.8
Modern architecture & skyscrapers
Brunelleschi's dome
Florence, Italy
In 1436, Filippo Brunelleschi completed Florence Cathedral's dome, a feat achieved without internal scaffolding, showcasing Renaissance engineering brilliance. Visitors climb 463 steps to see Vasari’s intense frescoes and Florence from a unique rooftop perspective.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Early morning
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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