The cathedral complex, known as Piazza del Duomo, includes the Campanile by Italian art master Giotto; and Baptistery. This ...

Majestic Florence as seen from atop the 13th Century Duomo Cathedral in Italy. Video by Philstar.com / Deni Bernardo ...

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No, climbing the Duomo in Florence requires a ticket. It is best to join a skip-the-line guided tour. This VIP experience will help you maximize your Duomo climb.

Like a presiding spirit, the cathedral—duomo in Italian—keeps watch over the streetscapes of Florence, including this block of Via dei Servi, a few hundred yards northeast of the church.

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (known simply as the Duomo) is not only Florence's religious center, but it's also the city's most recognizable attraction. Occupying the Piazza del Duomo ...

Torrential rains have caused Italian authorities to issue red alerts for parts of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Dozens of people have been evacuated.

The Arno river, which runs through Florence and Pisa, is prone to flooding in spring and fall. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Other than pickpockets, there are several other scams to be wary of when walking around Florence, especially around heavily-trafficked areas, such as the Duomo. People may approach you and offer ...