Friday Mar 19

N/A

temperature 9 - N/A °C

Saturday Mar 20

Showers

temperature 8 - 16 °C

Sunday Mar 21

Showers

temperature 9 - 18 °C

Monday Mar 22

Showers

temperature 11 - 17 °C

Tuesday Mar 23

Showers

temperature 8 - 17 °C

Brunelleschi's Dome, Florence

Initiated in 1420, the construction of the dome of the Cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria del Fiore, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, was completed in 1436. An architectural feat of immense significance, all the more so because Brunelleschi invented new techniques based on his knowledge of Roman buildings, whilst, at the same time, taking into consideration a variety of technical, aesthetic and cultural issues. The truly innovative feature was that the dome was built in such a way as to support its own weight. The diameter of 41,50 meters came close to the maximum consented for the realisation of any dome.

The resulting structure was a modern double shelled dome, with the external shell protecting the inner shell from the atmospheric conditions, this latter linked to the external one by a series of ribs. The vaults of the Dome were decorated with a fresco by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari depicting "The Last Judgement". Today, the Dome is the most famous construction in Florence, symbol of the great cultural traditions of the city.

Florence other destinations


Brunelleschi's Dome Hotel Collection.

Hip Hotels - our unique collection of Italian boutique hotels and small luxury hotels.

Hotel Regency Firenze Visit

5 stars

Hotel Regency traces its heritage to the days when Florence was Italy's capital. At that time, elegant villas were built on the Piazza M. d'Azeglio as residences for ministers and their families....

Hotel Regency, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Hotel Regency, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Hotel Regency, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio, 3
50121 Firenze (Firenze)

Hotel Savoy Firenze Visit

5 stars

Florence is one of the world's most beautiful and historical cities and the Hotel Savoy is situated right in its heart on the Piazza della Repubblica. It is an easy walk to all the city's main...

Hotel Savoy, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Hotel Savoy, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Hotel Savoy, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Piazza della Repubblica, 7
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Relais Santa Croce Firenze Visit

5 stars

A stunning 5 star hotel situated in the immediate vicinity of the Basilica of Santa Croce, on Florence's Via Ghibellini, Relais Santa Croce occupies one of the city's most prestigious historic...

Relais Santa Croce, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Relais Santa Croce, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Relais Santa Croce, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Via Ghibellina, 87
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

Athenaeum Firenze Visit

4 stars

Hotel Athenaeum is the perfect choice for those looking for a contemporary, cosmopolitan style hotel in the heart of the historic center of Florence, just steps away from the Galleria...

Athenaeum, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Athenaeum, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Athenaeum, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Via Cavour, 88
50129 Firenze (Firenze)

Grand Hotel Minerva Firenze Visit

4 stars

One of Florence's most exclusive establishments, the Grand Hotel Minerva occupies a fabulous position in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, one of the city's most centrally placed squares. Thanks to...

Grand Hotel Minerva, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Grand Hotel Minerva, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Grand Hotel Minerva, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 16
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Hotel Astoria Firenze Visit

4 stars

Situated in the centre of Florence the Hotel Astoria offers elegant guestrooms of the Palazzo Gaddi and Palazzo Arrighetti, historic buildings belonging to noble Florentine families, where art...

Hotel Astoria, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Hotel Astoria, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Hotel Astoria, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Via del Giglio, 9
50100 Firenze (Firenze)

Hotel Bernini Palace Baglioni Firenze Visit

4 stars

Located in Florence's historic centre, right behind Piazza della Signoria, just a stone's throw from the Uffizi and Florence's main historical attractions, the Hotel Bernini Palace dates back to XV...

Hotel Bernini Palace Baglioni, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Hotel Bernini Palace Baglioni, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Hotel Bernini Palace Baglioni, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Piazza San Firenze, 29
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

Hotel Roma Firenze Visit

4 stars

Hotel Roma is an elegant Florentine property, facing directly onto Piazza Santa Maria Novella: one of the most enchanting of the Tuscan capital's historic squares. The hotel interiors feature a...

Hotel Roma, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Hotel Roma, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Hotel Roma, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 8
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

J and J Historic House Hotel Firenze Visit

4 stars

J and J Historic House Hotel of Florence occupies an elegant renaissance edifice dating back to the 16th century. Part boutique hotel, part period residence, the J and J Hotel has been designed so...

J and J Historic House Hotel, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence J and J Historic House Hotel, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence J and J Historic House Hotel, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Via di Mezzo, 20
50121 Firenze (Firenze)

JK Place Firenze Visit

4 stars

An elegant habitat that joins atmosphere with scents from the past while at the same time offering precise and decidedly contemporary comfort. The Florence's hotel JK Place follows a philosophy of...

JK Place, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence JK Place, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence JK Place, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 7
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi Firenze Visit

4 stars

The Plaza Hotel Lucchesi, or the Lucchesi as the faithful guests call it, is surely one of Florence's historical hotels. It offers a solicitous, personalised service in a relaxed ambience. Among...

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Plaza Hotel Lucchesi, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Plaza Hotel Lucchesi, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia, 38
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

Residence Hilda Firenze Visit

4 stars

At the elegant Residence Hilda, just a few steps from the Duomo of Florence you get more privacy than at a 5 star hotel, light and streamlined interiors, designer details conspicuous only by their...

Residence Hilda, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Residence Hilda, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Via dei Servi, 40
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

Last Minute
NOT-REFUNDABLE

La Casa del Garbo Firenze Visit

New Entry Historical Residences

Bed & Breakfast Casa del Garbo has everything you could ever wish for from a holiday in Florence. First and foremost, there is the unbeatable location in Piazza della Signoria, opposite the...

La Casa del Garbo, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence La Casa del Garbo, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence La Casa del Garbo, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Piazza della Signoria, 8
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

Palazzo Tolomei Firenze Visit

Historical Residences

Palazzo Tolomei is a magnificent period residence in the heart of Florence, only recently transformed in luxury guest house. In 1695, to celebrate his marriage to Maria Ugolini, the wealthy...

Palazzo Tolomei, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Palazzo Tolomei, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Palazzo Tolomei, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Via Ginori, 19
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Residenza del Moro Firenze Visit

Historical Residences

Located on the ancient noble floor of the Palace Niccolini-Bourbon, a splendid XVI century building, the Residenza has undergone a thorough restoration work and consist today of 11 wonderful...

Residenza del Moro, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Residenza del Moro, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Residenza del Moro, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Via del Moro, 15
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Tornabuoni Suites Collection Firenze Visit

Luxury Suites and Penthouses

The Tornabuoni Suites Collection is an exclusive selection of luxury apartments situated in prestigious town houses in the heart of the historic center of Florence: in the 17th century Palazzo...

Tornabuoni Suites Collection, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Tornabuoni Suites Collection, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Tornabuoni Suites Collection, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Via Tornabuoni, 9
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Granduomo Charming Accommodation Firenze Visit

Apartments

An exclusive property in the historic center of Florence, directly opposite the city's Cathedral. A place in which to experience a delightful combination of timeless Italian elegance and...

Granduomo Charming Accommodation, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Granduomo Charming Accommodation, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence Granduomo Charming Accommodation, Brunelleschi's Dome - Florence

Piazza del Duomo, 1/7
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

EXCEPTIONAL PROMOTION
Romantic package

Brunelleschi's Dome towns in the vicinity

Uffizi Gallery

The name of the museum is most likely to derive from "Uffici" or "Offices",...

Ponte Vecchio

The Ponte Vecchio has truly ancient origins; the original bridge was built by the Etruscans who...

Brunelleschi's Dome

Initiated in 1420, the construction of the dome of the Cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria del...

Giotto's bell tower

Initiated in 1334, the bell tower of Santa Maria del Fiore, better known as "Giotto's bell...