{"id":72,"date":"2023-12-25T09:49:12","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T09:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/?page_id=72"},"modified":"2025-05-28T22:04:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T22:04:21","slug":"brunelleschis-dome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/fr\/brunelleschis-dome\/","title":{"rendered":"Le d\u00f4me de Brunelleschi"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id72_73fcb7-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id72_73fcb7-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id72_73fcb7-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image72_d839b3-1b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image72_d839b3-1b size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1190\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/18.jpg\" alt=\"Brunelleschi's Dome: a Renaissance masterpiece.Enchanting the world since its creation, the symbol of Florence's rich culture.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/18.jpg 1190w, https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/18-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/18-1024x344.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/18-768x258.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id72_483354-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id72_483354-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id72_483354-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id72_483354-4e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id72_483354-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id72_483354-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id72_483354-4e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column72_34acd1-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column72_34acd1-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column72_34acd1-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column72_34acd1-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column72_34acd1-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column72_34acd1-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column72_34acd1-dc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column72_34acd1-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column72_34acd1-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column72_34acd1-dc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_f6a24b-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_f6a24b-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_f6a24b-5c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_f6a24b-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_f6a24b-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_f6a24b-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_f6a24b-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_f6a24b-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_f6a24b-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_f6a24b-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_f6a24b-5c\">Climbing Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome in Florence: History, Tips, and What to Expect<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_620451-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_620451-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_620451-3a\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_620451-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_620451-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_620451-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_620451-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_620451-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_620451-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_620451-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_620451-3a\">People have stared at it for six centuries and asked the same question: <em><em><strong>How did they build it?<\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To answer that, we have to go back to a time when the dome didn\u2019t exist. When Florence had a cathedral without a roof. And when a man named Filippo Brunelleschi walked into history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"B6OIDW3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Brunelleschi_Dome_page\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id72_55950f-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id72_55950f-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id72_55950f-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id72_55950f-f2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id72_55950f-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id72_55950f-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id72_55950f-f2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column72_d275fc-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column72_d275fc-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column72_d275fc-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column72_d275fc-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column72_d275fc-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column72_d275fc-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column72_d275fc-60{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column72_d275fc-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column72_d275fc-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column72_d275fc-60\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0a25d0-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0a25d0-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_0a25d0-65\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0a25d0-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0a25d0-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_0a25d0-65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0a25d0-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0a25d0-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_0a25d0-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_0a25d0-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_0a25d0-65\"><strong>Before the Dome: How Florence Built a Cathedral Without Knowing How to Finish It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Long before Brunelleschi ever laid a brick, Florence had already begun a project so ambitious it would take over 140 years to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1296, the city tore down its old church, Santa Reparata, and laid the foundations for something much bigger: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore \u2014 \u201cSaint Mary of the Flower.\u201d The name was symbolic, tied to both the Virgin Mary and the lily that represented Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They wanted the biggest church anyone had seen in Italy.<br>And they were willing to wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first architect was Arnolfo di Cambio, who envisioned a vast <strong>Gothic church<\/strong> crowned by a monumental dome \u2014 even though no one yet knew how to build it. His design launched one of the most <strong>famous construction<\/strong> efforts in European history. After Arnolfo died, the project stalled. Over the next 100 years, it passed through the hands of famous names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giotto became chief architect in 1334 and started the bell tower \u2014 but died just three years later.<br>Andrea Pisano and then Francesco Talenti continued the work, expanding the nave and shaping the colossal space where the dome would eventually sit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the late 1300s, the walls were up. The bell tower stood tall. The cathedral was almost done \u2014 except for the part that was impossible: building the largest dome the world had ever seen, with no way to support it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Florence had built a church that could not be roofed.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_d0937d-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_d0937d-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_d0937d-76\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_d0937d-76 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_d0937d-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_d0937d-76\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_d0937d-76 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_d0937d-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_d0937d-76\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_d0937d-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_d0937d-76\">Until 1418, when a public contest was held. The challenge?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_e9a762-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_e9a762-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_e9a762-45\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_e9a762-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_e9a762-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_e9a762-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_e9a762-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_e9a762-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_e9a762-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_e9a762-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_e9a762-45\">\u201cBuild the biggest dome. No scaffolding. No supports. Just genius.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s when a goldsmith named Filippo Brunelleschi stepped forward \u2014 and changed the story of Florence forever.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0747e0-cb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0747e0-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_0747e0-cb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0747e0-cb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0747e0-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_0747e0-cb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0747e0-cb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_0747e0-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_0747e0-cb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_0747e0-cb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_0747e0-cb\">How Brunelleschi Designed the Dome of Florence Without Formal Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"B6OIDW3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Brunelleschi_Dome_page\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Brunelleschi had no formal training in architecture. He was a sculptor, a goldsmith, and a man obsessed with ancient Roman engineering. He believed it could be done \u2014 not by copying the Pantheon, but by inventing something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He proposed to build a dome over 45 meters wide \u2014 the largest masonry dome since antiquity \u2014 without any scaffolding inside. His vision involved a double shell of <strong>external domes<\/strong>, resting on an <strong>octagonal structure<\/strong> so massive that many thought it couldn\u2019t stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Florence was stunned. But Brunelleschi didn\u2019t just make promises. He made models. He built machines. He studied ancient techniques and invented new ones \u2014 including the <strong>fish-bone brick laying technique<\/strong>, which helped the bricks interlock securely without falling inward during construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city had waited a century for a solution. Now they had one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1420, he got the job \u2014 and the <strong>giant construction<\/strong> of the <strong>Dome of the Cathedral of Florence<\/strong> officially began. It would become a marvel not only of the Renaissance but of human ingenuity itself.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_decb65-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_decb65-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_decb65-e1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_decb65-e1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_decb65-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_decb65-e1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_decb65-e1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_decb65-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_decb65-e1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_decb65-e1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_decb65-e1\">Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome Structure Explained: Double Shell, No Scaffolding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What Brunelleschi built still amazes engineers today. His dome was made of two shells \u2014 a strong inner dome and a lighter outer one. Between them, hidden staircases wind upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He laid the bricks in a <strong>herringbone pattern<\/strong>, locking them into place as the dome rose. No central support. No wooden frame. Just geometry and gravity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He used <strong>iron and stone chains<\/strong> like belts to hold the structure together and invented lifting machines powered by oxen \u2014 designed to raise tons of materials hundreds of feet in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No one had ever done anything like it before.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3376be-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3376be-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_3376be-86\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3376be-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3376be-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_3376be-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3376be-86 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3376be-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_3376be-86\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_3376be-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_3376be-86\">16 years of work. Still standing after 600 years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction took 16 years. In 1436, the dome was completed \u2014 just in time for the cathedral\u2019s consecration by Pope Eugene IV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brunelleschi didn\u2019t live to see the lantern added on top, but he had already given Florence something no other city had: a dome so bold, so beautiful, and so well built that it became the symbol of an era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even Michelangelo, while designing the dome of St. Peter\u2019s in Rome, admitted:<br><strong><strong>\u201cI can make it bigger \u2014 but not more beautiful.\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_6de4be-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_6de4be-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_6de4be-36\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_6de4be-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_6de4be-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_6de4be-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_6de4be-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_6de4be-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_6de4be-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_6de4be-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_6de4be-36\"><em>Why Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome Still Stands: Engineering Secrets Revealed<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Florence asked him to build the <strong>largest dome<\/strong> anyone had ever attempted \u2014 over 45 meters wide \u2014 without scaffolding, without concrete, and without steel reinforcement. And he did it. But how?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It didn\u2019t collapse because <strong>Brunelleschi solved problems no one had ever solved before<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s how he did it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Double shell design<\/strong>: The dome isn\u2019t one thick structure \u2014 it\u2019s two. An inner dome carries the weight; a lighter outer shell protects it. Between them are narrow staircases and hidden supports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Herringbone brick pattern<\/strong>: He laid the bricks in a zigzag pattern, not straight rows. This locked each layer in place and prevented the bricks from sliding outward under their own weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chains of stone and iron<\/strong>: Like belts holding a barrel, Brunelleschi added tension rings around the dome \u2014 horizontal chains of sandstone and iron \u2014 to keep the walls from bursting outward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ribs for strength<\/strong>: The dome has <strong>24 vertical ribs<\/strong> built into its structure. These act like the bones of a skeleton, channeling the weight down to the base instead of letting it push outward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No central support needed<\/strong>: The dome supported itself as it rose. Each brick was placed carefully, one at a time, with gravity and geometry doing the work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom-built machines<\/strong>: He even invented new hoists and cranes to lift materials over 50 meters high \u2014 machines that amazed everyone who saw them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of it was designed in his head. There were no drawings, no blueprints, no manual. Just vision, math, and mastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And 600 years later, <strong>Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome is still standing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"B6OIDW3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Brunelleschi_Dome_page\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_909e1d-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_909e1d-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_909e1d-7c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_909e1d-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_909e1d-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_909e1d-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_909e1d-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_909e1d-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_909e1d-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_909e1d-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_909e1d-7c\">What It\u2019s Like to Climb Inside Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the best part: this isn\u2019t just something to admire from below. You can <strong>climb inside the dome<\/strong> today, walking the exact space Brunelleschi created between the two shells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The climb begins from a side entrance of Santa Maria del Fiore. There\u2019s no elevator. No alternative route. Just <strong>463 steps<\/strong>, winding through tight stone staircases, ancient corridors, and passageways that once echoed with the footsteps of masons and laborers six centuries ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About halfway up, you step into the gallery just beneath the frescoed interior of the dome. Painted by <strong>Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari<\/strong>, the massive <em>Last Judgment<\/em> scene surrounds you in vivid color. Angels and saints, sinners and demons\u2014it\u2019s overwhelming in scale and detail. And you\u2019re standing right in the middle of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then comes the most unique part of the climb: the final ascent <strong>between the inner and outer domes<\/strong>. You\u2019re literally inside the structure, curving upward, step by step, toward the light at the top. It feels secretive. Historic. Slightly surreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you emerge onto the lantern terrace\u2014<strong>100 meters above the city<\/strong>\u2014and the view opens like a painting.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_ff59cd-10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_ff59cd-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_ff59cd-10\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_ff59cd-10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_ff59cd-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_ff59cd-10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_ff59cd-10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_ff59cd-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_ff59cd-10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_ff59cd-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_ff59cd-10\">Florence Views from the Top of Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the highest point in Florence, you can see the entire city laid out in perfect Renaissance order. Terracotta roofs stretch in every direction. The hills of Fiesole and Chianti ripple on the horizon. You\u2019ll see the Arno River, the towers of the Palazzo Vecchio, the tiled curve of Giotto\u2019s Bell Tower just across the square\u2014and the whole sweep of Tuscany in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the kind of view that makes people fall quiet, phones forgotten in their hands.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_52133e-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_52133e-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_52133e-b7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_52133e-b7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_52133e-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_52133e-b7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_52133e-b7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_52133e-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_52133e-b7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_52133e-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_52133e-b7\">Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome Tickets: What\u2019s Included and How to Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to climb the Dome, you&#8217;ll need to purchase the <strong><strong>Brunelleschi Pass<\/strong><\/strong> \u2014 the only ticket that includes access to the Dome itself. It&#8217;s not just for the Dome, though. This all-in-one pass gives you access to five key sites within the Florence Cathedral complex:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Dome<\/strong> \u2013 This is the big one. Climbing to the top of Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome requires a <em>timed reservation<\/em>, which you choose when booking your ticket. Once it\u2019s set, it\u2019s locked in \u2014 there are no late entries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Giotto\u2019s Bell Tower<\/strong> \u2013 A separate climb with stunning views of the Dome itself from above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Baptistery of San Giovanni<\/strong> \u2013 Famous for its golden mosaics and the iconic \u201cGates of Paradise.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opera del Duomo Museum<\/strong> \u2013 A treasure trove of original sculptures and architectural models from the Cathedral\u2019s history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Santa Reparata<\/strong> \u2013 The ancient church buried beneath the Cathedral floor, where you can literally walk through centuries of Florence\u2019s past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id72_1384f9-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id72_1384f9-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id72_1384f9-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1190px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id72_1384f9-0a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id72_1384f9-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id72_1384f9-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id72_1384f9-0a alignfull has-palette-color-5-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column72_d5c564-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column72_d5c564-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column72_d5c564-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column72_d5c564-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column72_d5c564-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column72_d5c564-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column72_d5c564-2f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column72_d5c564-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column72_d5c564-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column72_d5c564-2f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_b7817f-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_b7817f-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_b7817f-fb\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_b7817f-fb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_b7817f-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_b7817f-fb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_b7817f-fb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_b7817f-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_b7817f-fb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_b7817f-fb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_b7817f-fb\">Dome Access Instructions: Timed Entry, ID Checks, and Entrance Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Validity<\/strong>: 3 consecutive calendar days from the date of the first visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timed Entry<\/strong>: Dome climb requires a reserved time slot, which is non-modifiable and non-refundable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Named Tickets<\/strong>: Tickets are personal and non-transferable; ID checks are conducted at entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entrance<\/strong>: Access the Dome via the Porta della Mandorla (north side of the Cathedral).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Punctuality<\/strong>: Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time; a maximum delay of 5 minutes is permitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Time<\/strong>: Approximately 45 minutes for the Dome climb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_046c1e-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_046c1e-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_046c1e-e1\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_046c1e-e1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_046c1e-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_046c1e-e1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_046c1e-e1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_046c1e-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_046c1e-e1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_046c1e-e1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_046c1e-e1\">Opening Hours for Climbing Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome (2025 Update)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome is typically open during the following hours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monday to Friday<\/strong>: 8:15 AM \u2013 6:45 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday<\/strong>: 8:15 AM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunday and holidays<\/strong>: 12:45 PM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the <strong>last admission is 45 minutes before closing time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These hours are subject to change due to special events or religious celebrations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it&#8217;s advisable to check the <a href=\"\">official website<\/a> before your visit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id72_df64a2-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id72_df64a2-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id72_df64a2-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id72_df64a2-58 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id72_df64a2-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id72_df64a2-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id72_df64a2-58 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column72_f93682-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column72_f93682-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column72_f93682-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column72_f93682-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column72_f93682-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column72_f93682-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column72_f93682-b3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column72_f93682-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column72_f93682-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column72_f93682-b3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_44cbf7-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_44cbf7-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_44cbf7-47\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_44cbf7-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_44cbf7-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_44cbf7-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_44cbf7-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_44cbf7-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_44cbf7-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_44cbf7-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_44cbf7-47\">What to Wear for the Dome Climb: Shoes, Bags, and Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Climbing the Dome isn\u2019t a casual stroll \u2014 it\u2019s a physical, 463-step journey through narrow corridors, steep staircases, and tight spaces between centuries-old walls. What you wear and bring can make a huge difference in your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s exactly what you need to know before you go:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_43befd-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_43befd-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_43befd-5a\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_43befd-5a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_43befd-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_43befd-5a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_43befd-5a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_43befd-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_43befd-5a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_43befd-5a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_43befd-5a\">Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the single most important thing. The stairs are steep, often uneven, and made of stone that\u2019s been worn smooth by millions of feet over the centuries. You\u2019ll need good traction and ankle support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What works best:<\/strong> walking shoes, sneakers, or hiking-style shoes.<br><strong>Avoid:<\/strong> sandals, flip-flops, heels, ballet flats, or any open-toed shoes. They\u2019re unsafe and may get you turned away.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a1027b-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a1027b-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a1027b-0d\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a1027b-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a1027b-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a1027b-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a1027b-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a1027b-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a1027b-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_a1027b-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a1027b-0d\">Do not bring a backpack \u2014 even a small one<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Backpacks of any size are <strong>not allowed<\/strong> inside the Dome during the climb. This isn\u2019t just a rule \u2014 it\u2019s a practical safety issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stairways are narrow. At points, you\u2019ll be shoulder to shoulder with other visitors, and you may need to twist, duck, or lean. A backpack will get in the way, slow you down, and bump into people behind you. Security may stop you at the entrance if you try to bring one in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a <strong>free cloakroom at Piazza Duomo 38\/r<\/strong>, near the Opera del Duomo Museum. It\u2019s secure, easy to use, and a short walk from the entrance to the Dome climb. Leave your bag there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, bring a <strong>small crossbody bag or belt pouch<\/strong> \u2014 just enough for your phone, ticket, ID, and a bit of cash.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a53336-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a53336-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a53336-51\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a53336-51 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a53336-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a53336-51\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a53336-51 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a53336-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a53336-51\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_a53336-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a53336-51\">Bring a small water bottle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>no water fountains or restrooms<\/strong> inside the Dome climb, and once you begin, there\u2019s no turning back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially in summer, it gets hot inside \u2014 no windows, no airflow, and hundreds of people climbing alongside you. You\u2019re allowed to carry a <strong>small plastic water bottle<\/strong> to stay hydrated. Do not bring large bottles or anything made of glass or metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid coffee or big meals just before the climb \u2014 the tight space and physical strain can make people lightheaded if they\u2019re dehydrated or overheated.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_35b44d-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_35b44d-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_35b44d-0c\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_35b44d-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_35b44d-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_35b44d-0c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_35b44d-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_35b44d-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_35b44d-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_35b44d-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_35b44d-0c\">Use the bathroom before you climb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>no restrooms<\/strong> inside the Cathedral or the Dome climb itself. Once you begin the 463 steps, there\u2019s no way to exit or stop midway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan ahead and use the public restrooms in Piazza del Duomo or at the Opera del Duomo Museum. Trust us \u2014 this one matters.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8b5293-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8b5293-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_8b5293-ac\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8b5293-ac mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8b5293-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_8b5293-ac\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8b5293-ac img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8b5293-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_8b5293-ac\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_8b5293-ac wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_8b5293-ac\">Keep your hands free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need your hands for balance, for the railing, and possibly even to brace yourself as you walk through tight passages. Avoid carrying anything that requires you to hold it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No shopping bags, no handheld water bottles, no dangling cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wear your bag across your body, and keep your phone or camera in a pocket you can zip or button shut.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_fdd735-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_fdd735-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_fdd735-91\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_fdd735-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_fdd735-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_fdd735-91\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_fdd735-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_fdd735-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_fdd735-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_fdd735-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_fdd735-91\">Bring a phone or small camera \u2014 but leave the rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The views from the top are unforgettable, and you\u2019ll want to capture the moment. But the space is limited, and large equipment isn\u2019t allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allowed:<\/strong> smartphones, small compact cameras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not allowed:<\/strong> tripods, selfie sticks, large lenses, professional photography gear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be respectful \u2014 don\u2019t block walkways, and don\u2019t lean over the railing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a598b2-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a598b2-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a598b2-a8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a598b2-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a598b2-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a598b2-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a598b2-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_a598b2-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a598b2-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_a598b2-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_a598b2-a8\">Who Should (and Shouldn\u2019t) Climb the Dome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Climbing Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome is one of the most unforgettable experiences in Florence \u2014 but it\u2019s also a physically demanding challenge that isn\u2019t for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be climbing <strong>463 steps<\/strong> in <strong>tight, enclosed staircases<\/strong>, often without ventilation. There are <strong>no elevators<\/strong>, <strong>no bathrooms<\/strong>, and <strong>no easy way to exit once you start<\/strong>. Expect narrow stone corridors, low ceilings, and stairways that spiral steeply upward.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_242b95-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_242b95-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_242b95-53\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_242b95-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_242b95-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_242b95-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_242b95-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_242b95-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_242b95-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_242b95-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_242b95-53\">You should <strong>skip the climb<\/strong> if you have:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heart or respiratory conditions<\/strong> (the ascent can be intense, especially in summer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Severe claustrophobia<\/strong> (spaces are narrow and at times crowded, with little natural light)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knee, hip, or joint problems<\/strong> (the steps are uneven, steep, and unforgiving)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobility issues or need assistance walking<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong> \u2014 especially in later stages or with any discomfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Children under 6 years old<\/strong> (they are not allowed to climb)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above applies to you, it\u2019s best to <strong><strong>admire the dome from the ground<\/strong><\/strong> and explore the rest of the Duomo complex instead. The <strong><strong>Opera del Duomo Museum<\/strong><\/strong>, in particular, offers an incredible up-close look at the history, models, tools, and sculptures behind the cathedral and dome \u2014 all accessible and air-conditioned.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_47533a-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_47533a-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_47533a-26\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_47533a-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_47533a-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_47533a-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_47533a-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_47533a-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_47533a-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_47533a-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_47533a-26\">Who <strong>should<\/strong> climb Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re in <strong><strong>generally good health<\/strong><\/strong>, have <strong><strong>no fear of heights or small spaces<\/strong><\/strong>, and are up for a bit of effort, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You\u2019ll walk through the very bones of the dome, stand under Vasari\u2019s frescoes, and reach the lantern for the most breathtaking view of Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:#f1eadd;border-top:0px solid #e48312;border-right:0px solid #e48312;border-bottom:0px solid #e48312;border-left:5px solid #e48312;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9\"]{border-top:0px solid #e48312;border-right:0px solid #e48312;border-bottom:0px solid #e48312;border-left:5px solid #e48312;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9\"]{border-top:0px solid #e48312;border-right:0px solid #e48312;border-bottom:0px solid #e48312;border-left:5px solid #e48312;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_89d28f-d9\"><strong><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/strong>: Take it slow. Pause when you need to. Don\u2019t rush.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_79ce19-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_79ce19-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_79ce19-c7\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_79ce19-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_79ce19-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_79ce19-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_79ce19-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_79ce19-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_79ce19-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_79ce19-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_79ce19-c7\">Is It Worth Climbing Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes \u2014 absolutely. Climbing Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome is one of the most unforgettable things to do in Florence.<\/strong> But if you have the time (and strong legs), try to climb <strong>both<\/strong> the Dome and <strong>Giotto\u2019s Bell Tower<\/strong>. They offer two very different experiences \u2014 and together, they give you the full story of Florence\u2019s skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome<\/strong> is an experience like no other. You climb <em>inside<\/em> the structure \u2014 walking between the two shells of the dome, alongside centuries-old bricks, and directly beneath Giorgio Vasari\u2019s enormous <strong>Last Judgment fresco<\/strong>. It\u2019s part history lesson, part engineering miracle, part spiritual ascent. And at the very top, you&#8217;re standing on the iconic rooftop that transformed the world of architecture. The <strong>panoramic view of Florence<\/strong> from here is breathtaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Giotto\u2019s Bell Tower<\/strong>, on the other hand, is open and filled with light. The climb feels less intense, with more frequent rest stops and windows framing postcard-worthy views of the city. And when you reach the summit? You\u2019re rewarded with the <strong>best possible view of Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome<\/strong> \u2014 face to face with the masterpiece itself.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_48f741-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_48f741-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_48f741-e7\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_48f741-e7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_48f741-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_48f741-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_48f741-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_48f741-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_48f741-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_48f741-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_48f741-e7\">So, <strong><strong>should you climb Brunelleschi\u2019s Dome or Giotto\u2019s Bell Tower?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Do both<\/strong><\/strong>, if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Climb the Dome to understand it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climb the Bell Tower to admire it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each makes the other more meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3f08db-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3f08db-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_3f08db-22\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:#f1eadd;border-top:0px solid #e48312;border-right:0px solid #e48312;border-bottom:0px solid #e48312;border-left:5px solid #e48312;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3f08db-22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3f08db-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_3f08db-22\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3f08db-22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3f08db-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_3f08db-22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3f08db-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3f08db-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_3f08db-22\"]{border-top:0px solid #e48312;border-right:0px solid #e48312;border-bottom:0px solid #e48312;border-left:5px solid #e48312;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3f08db-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_3f08db-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_3f08db-22\"]{border-top:0px solid #e48312;border-right:0px solid #e48312;border-bottom:0px solid #e48312;border-left:5px solid #e48312;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading72_3f08db-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_3f08db-22\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: If possible, split them across two days, or plan one for early morning and the other for late afternoon. Your knees will thank you \u2014 and you\u2019ll enjoy every step a lot more.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id72_22c222-72 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id72_22c222-72 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id72_22c222-72 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id72_22c222-72 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id72_22c222-72 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id72_22c222-72 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id72_22c222-72 alignnone 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column72_4c41a5-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"4\" data-gyg-cmp=\"bruneleschi duomo\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"Z35Q282\" data-gyg-q=\"duomo%20florence\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id72_33b907-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id72_33b907-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id72_33b907-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 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solid rgba(234,88,20,0.64);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(234,88,20,0.64);border-left:2px solid rgba(234,88,20,0.64);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id72_33b907-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id72_33b907-78{border-top:2px solid rgba(234,88,20,0.64);border-right:2px solid rgba(234,88,20,0.64);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(234,88,20,0.64);border-left:2px solid rgba(234,88,20,0.64);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id72_33b907-78 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column72_cfb932-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column72_cfb932-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column72_cfb932-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column72_cfb932-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column72_cfb932-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column72_cfb932-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column72_cfb932-35{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column72_cfb932-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column72_cfb932-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column72_cfb932-35\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_f5523e-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_f5523e-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_f5523e-60\"]{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_f5523e-60 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dome tickets<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/brunelleschis-dome-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome tour<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/skip-the-line-florence-duomo-with-brunelleschis-dome-climb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skip-the-line florence duomo with brunelleschi&#8217;s dome climb<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column72_f6b2d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column72_f6b2d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column72_f6b2d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column72_f6b2d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column72_f6b2d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column72_f6b2d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column72_f6b2d4-e7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column72_f6b2d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column72_f6b2d4-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column72_f6b2d4-e7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8ee25d-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8ee25d-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_8ee25d-a1\"]{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8ee25d-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8ee25d-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_8ee25d-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8ee25d-a1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading72_8ee25d-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_8ee25d-a1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading72_8ee25d-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading72_8ee25d-a1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/brunelleschis-dome-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome book<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/brunelleschis-dome-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome photos<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/brunelleschis-dome-brick-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome brick pattern<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id203_0d02fd-fd{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id203_0d02fd-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id203_0d02fd-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id203_0d02fd-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1190px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id203_0d02fd-fd{background-color:#fddaaf;}.kb-row-layout-id203_0d02fd-fd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id203_0d02fd-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_1e8254-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_1e8254-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_1e8254-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_1e8254-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_1e8254-30\">Links you might find useful<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id203_5061e7-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id203_5061e7-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id203_5061e7-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id203_5061e7-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id203_5061e7-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id203_5061e7-e3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id203_5061e7-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id203_5061e7-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id203_5061e7-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id203_5061e7-e3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id203_5061e7-e3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-4-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column203_22c7d1-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_22c7d1-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_22c7d1-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_22c7d1-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_22c7d1-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_22c7d1-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_22c7d1-9a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_22c7d1-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_22c7d1-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_22c7d1-9a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_615386-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_615386-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_615386-f0\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_615386-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_615386-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_615386-f0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_615386-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_615386-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_615386-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_615386-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_615386-f0\">Tickets &amp; Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_2a9ab8-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_2a9ab8-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_2a9ab8-09\"]{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_2a9ab8-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_2a9ab8-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_2a9ab8-09\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_2a9ab8-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_2a9ab8-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_2a9ab8-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_2a9ab8-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_2a9ab8-09\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/duomo-florence-ticket-price\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duomo florence ticket price<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/duomo-florence-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duomo florence tickets<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/florence-cathedral-skip-the-line-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florence cathedral skip the line tickets<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/private-tour-duomo-florence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Private tour duomo florence<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column203_67ae70-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column203_67ae70-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_67ae70-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_67ae70-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_67ae70-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_67ae70-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_67ae70-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_67ae70-c1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_67ae70-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_67ae70-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_67ae70-c1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_dbfcc7-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_dbfcc7-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_dbfcc7-dd\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_dbfcc7-dd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_dbfcc7-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_dbfcc7-dd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_dbfcc7-dd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_dbfcc7-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_dbfcc7-dd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_dbfcc7-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_dbfcc7-dd\">Duomo Florence<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_53c24e-52, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_53c24e-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_53c24e-52\"]{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_53c24e-52 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_53c24e-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_53c24e-52\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_53c24e-52 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_53c24e-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_53c24e-52\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_53c24e-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_53c24e-52\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/brunelleschis-dome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/giottos-bell-tower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giotto\u2019s Bell Tower<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/baptistery-of-san-giovanni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baptistery of San Giovanni<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/opera-del-duomo-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opera del Duomo Museum<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/basilica-of-santa-reparata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basilica of Santa Reparata<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column203_5340b1-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_5340b1-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_5340b1-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_5340b1-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_5340b1-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_5340b1-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_5340b1-40{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_5340b1-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_5340b1-40 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_5340b1-40\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_101248-5c, 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Information<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_58deac-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_58deac-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_58deac-b7\"]{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_58deac-b7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_58deac-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_58deac-b7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_58deac-b7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_58deac-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_58deac-b7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading203_58deac-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_58deac-b7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/duomo-florence-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duomo florence hours<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/duomo-florence-dress-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duomo florence dress code<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/florence-cathedral-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florence cathedral facts<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorenceduomo.com\/tips-for-climbing-the-duomo-in-florence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tips for climbing the duomo in florence<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column203_1759d9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column203_1759d9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column203_1759d9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column203_1759d9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column203_1759d9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column203_1759d9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column203_1759d9-39{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column203_1759d9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column203_1759d9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column203_1759d9-39\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_41c0b4-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading203_41c0b4-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading203_41c0b4-d5\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 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