Duomo Opening Hours

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What are the opening hours to the Duomo of Florence?

Each monument in the Duomo complex operates on its own schedule, and these can change seasonally or for religious services. The Cathedral is open Monday to Saturday, typically from mid-morning until mid-afternoon, and remains closed to tourists on Sundays. The Dome, Bell Tower, Baptistery, and Museum all open earlier and close later, offering more flexibility for sightseeing. Planning your route around these times helps you make the most of your ticket's three-day validity and avoid last-minute disappointments.

You can check the opening times of specific days on the official schedule.

Opening times in the Duomo complex

Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral

The Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is open Monday through Saturday from 10:15 to 15:45. The church, like every other monument in the complex, is closed every Sunday and on specific holidays like Christmas, Easter and New Year's Eve.

Brunelleschi's Dome

Brunelleschi's Dome is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 to 18:45, while during the weekend it operates on a reduced schedule. On Saturday it's open from 8:15 to 16:30, and on Sunday from 12:45 to 14:15.

Baptistery of San Giovanni

The Baptistery of San Giovanni is open every day of the week from 8:30 to 19:30, it closes only during festivities.

Giotto's Bell Tower

Giotto's Bell Tower is open every day of the week from 8:15 to 18:45, barring the festivities where the whole complex is closed.

Duomo Museum

The Museum is open every day of the week, but the schedule changes depending on the day and the season. Most days it's open from 8:30 to 18:00 or 19:00, but some days it operates on a shorter schedule and closes at 15:30.

Santa Reparata

Santa Reparata is open Monday through Saturday from 10:15 to 16:00, and it's closed on Sundays.

FAQs and tips

What are the Cathedral's opening hours?

The Cathedral is open Monday–Saturday from 10:15 AM to 3:45 PM and is closed to tourists on Sundays.

When is the Dome accessible?

The Dome is open Monday–Friday from 8:15 AM to 6:45 PM; Saturday from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM; and Sunday from 12:45 PM to 4:30 PM.

What are the hours for the Baptistery, Bell Tower, and Museum?

The opening hours for these monuments are variable, so we recommend checking the list above for all the relevant information.