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What are Florence Duomo opening hours?

Duomo Florence

May 24 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (May 24 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday10:15–15:45
Tuesday10:15–15:45
Wednesday10:15–15:45
Thursday10:15–15:45
Friday10:15–15:45
Saturday10:15–15:45
Sunday (Today)Closed
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  • Last admission to Cathedral: 3:30 pm
  • Closed on: Sunday, Christmas Day, Other key religious holidays like the Easter

Opera Del Duomo Museum

Apr 1 TO Oct 8 Timings

Days (Apr 1 TO Oct 8)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:45–19:0018:30
Tuesday08:30–19:0018:30
Wednesday08:30–19:0018:30
Thursday08:30–19:0018:30
Friday08:30–19:0018:30
Saturday08:30–19:0018:30
Sunday (Today)08:30–19:0018:30

Oct 9 TO Nov 1 Timings

Days (Oct 9 TO Nov 1)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:45–19:0018:30
Tuesday08:30–19:0018:30
Wednesday08:30–19:0018:30
Thursday08:30–19:0018:30
Friday08:30–19:0018:30
Saturday08:30–19:0018:30
Sunday08:30–19:0018:30

Nov 2 TO Dec 24 Timings

Days (Nov 2 TO Dec 24)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:45–19:0018:30
Tuesday08:30–19:0018:30
Wednesday08:30–19:0018:30
Thursday08:30–19:0018:30
Friday08:30–19:0018:30
Saturday08:30–19:0018:30
Sunday08:30–19:0018:30

Dec 25 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Dec 25 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:45–19:0018:30
Tuesday08:30–19:0018:30
Wednesday08:30–19:0018:30
Thursday08:30–19:0018:30
Friday08:30–19:0018:30
Saturday08:30–19:0018:30
Sunday08:30–19:0018:30

Jan 1 TO Jan 7 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Jan 7)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:45–19:0018:30
Tuesday08:30–19:0018:30
Wednesday08:30–19:0018:30
Thursday08:30–19:0018:30
Friday08:30–19:0018:30
Saturday08:30–19:0018:30
Sunday08:30–19:0018:30

Jan 8 TO Mar 19 Timings

Days (Jan 8 TO Mar 19)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:45–19:0018:30
Tuesday08:30–19:0018:30
Wednesday08:30–19:0018:30
Thursday08:30–19:0018:30
Friday08:30–19:0018:30
Saturday08:30–19:0018:30
Sunday08:30–19:0018:30

Mar 20 TO Mar 31 Timings

Days (Mar 20 TO Mar 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:45–19:0018:30
Tuesday08:30–19:0018:30
Wednesday08:30–19:0018:30
Thursday08:30–19:0018:30
Friday08:30–19:0018:30
Saturday08:30–19:0018:30
Sunday08:30–19:0018:30

Duomo's Giotto Bell Tower

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday08:15–18:45
Tuesday08:15–18:45
Wednesday08:15–18:45
Thursday08:15–18:45
Friday08:15–18:45
Saturday08:15–18:45
Sunday (Today)08:15–18:45
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  • Last admission: 1 hour before closing time
  • Closed on: Christmas, New Year's day, Easter, 8 September

Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday10:15–15:45
Tuesday10:15–15:45
Wednesday10:15–15:45
Thursday10:15–15:45
Friday10:15–15:45
Saturday10:15–15:45
Sunday (Today)Closed

Brunelleschi's Dome

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday08:15–18:45
Tuesday08:15–18:45
Wednesday08:15–18:45
Thursday08:15–18:45
Friday08:15–18:45
Saturday08:15–16:30
Sunday (Today)12:45–16:30

Crypt of Santa Reparata

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday10:15–16:00
Tuesday10:15–16:00
Wednesday10:15–16:00
Thursday10:15–16:00
Friday10:15–16:00
Saturday10:15–16:00
Sunday (Today)13:30–16:00

Baptistery of Saint John

Apr 1 TO Oct 8 Timings

Days (Apr 1 TO Oct 8)

TIMINGS

Monday08:30–19:30
Tuesday08:30–19:30
Wednesday08:30–19:30
Thursday08:30–19:30
Friday08:30–19:30
Saturday08:30–19:30
Sunday (Today)08:30–19:30

Oct 9 TO Nov 1 Timings

Days (Oct 9 TO Nov 1)

TIMINGS

Monday08:30–19:30
Tuesday08:30–19:30
Wednesday08:30–19:30
Thursday08:30–19:30
Friday08:30–19:30
Saturday08:30–19:30
Sunday08:30–19:30

Nov 2 TO Dec 24 Timings

Days (Nov 2 TO Dec 24)

TIMINGS

Monday08:30–19:30
Tuesday08:30–19:30
Wednesday08:30–19:30
Thursday08:30–19:30
Friday08:30–19:30
Saturday08:30–19:30
Sunday08:30–19:30

Dec 25 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Dec 25 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday08:30–19:30
Tuesday08:30–19:30
Wednesday08:30–19:30
Thursday08:30–19:30
Friday08:30–19:30
Saturday08:30–19:30
Sunday08:30–19:30

Jan 1 TO Jan 7 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Jan 7)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:00–19:0018:00
Tuesday09:00–19:0018:00
Wednesday09:00–19:0018:00
Thursday09:00–19:0018:00
Friday09:00–19:0018:00
Saturday09:00–19:0018:00
Sunday09:00–19:0018:00

Jan 8 TO Mar 19 Timings

Days (Jan 8 TO Mar 19)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:00–18:0017:30
Tuesday09:00–18:0017:30
Wednesday09:00–18:0017:30
Thursday09:00–18:0017:30
Friday09:00–18:0017:30
Saturday09:00–18:0017:30
Sunday09:00–18:0017:30

Mar 20 TO Mar 31 Timings

Days (Mar 20 TO Mar 31)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:00–19:0018:30
Tuesday09:00–19:0018:30
Wednesday09:00–19:0018:30
Thursday09:00–19:0018:30
Friday09:00–19:0018:30
Saturday09:00–19:0018:30
Sunday09:00–19:0018:30

Best time to visit the Duomo Florence

Weekday vs Weekend

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  • Florence Duomo tends to be busier on weekends, especially Saturdays, when both tourists and locals visit.
  • Weekdays, particularly mid-week, are generally less crowded, providing a more relaxed experience with shorter lines and fewer tourists.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Pleasant
Crowded
Very Crowded
Closed

Peak season vs low season

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  • Peak season for Florence, is from April to September. During this time, the weather is pleasant, but attractions can be crowded, and prices may be higher.
  • For a more budget-friendly and less crowded experience, consider the off-season, particularly in early April or late September.
  • Winter months, from November to March, offer fewer tourists, lower prices, but cooler temperatures. Each season has its charm, and choosing depends on preferences for weather, budget, and crowd levels.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Off Season
Moderate Season
Peak Season

Baptistery of St. John opening hours

Baptistery of St. John

Monday - Sunday: 8:30am - 7:30pm
First Sunday of the month: 8:30am - 1:30pm

Last admission: 30 minutes before closing

Closed on: 1 January, Easter, 8 September, Christmas Eve and day

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Duomo Florence mass schedule

Weekdays

Mondays to Saturdays: 7:30 am, 8:30 am, 9:30 am, 6:00 pm (English Mass on Saturdays at 5:00 pm, venue moved to Misericordia on the first Saturday of each month)

Weekends

Sundays: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am (Gregorian chant), 12:00 pm, 6:00 pm (Vespers with chants at 5:30 pm)

​Detailed Duomo Florence Mass timings

How long do you need to tour the Florence Duomo?

Timings of Florence Duomo

The time needed to tour the Florence Duomo depends on the extent of your exploration. Here's a rough breakdown:

  • The Cathedral and the Crypt: Approximately 45 minutes
  • Climbing the Dome (Brunelleschi's Cupola): Approximately 45 minutes for the climb, and then 15-20 minutes at the top.
  • Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Opera del Duomo Museum):
    At least 1 hour to explore the collection.
  • Baptistry: About 20-30 minutes.
  • Campanile (Bell Tower - if choosing another climb): Another 40 minutes or so.
  • Piazza del Duomo: Set aside 3-4 hours to explore the square with its many attractions.

Considering possible queues, visitors aiming for a thorough exploration of the Florence Duomo should budget more than a couple of hours. Keep in mind that these are rough estimates, and actual times may vary based on individual preferences and conditions

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