The stunning Cattedrale Santa Maria del Fiori looks even better at night. It is incredible to believe that the cathedral was begun in 1296. It was completed structurally by 1436 with the help of Filippo Brunelleschi, who designed the famous dome. The façade is relatively new…it was completed in the 19th century.
It’s great staying over night in Florence. We don’t do it often as the city is an easy day trip from Bagni di Lucca, but it is a treat when we do. The crowds seem to melt away and everything takes on a magical quality.
We like to stay at Hotel Scoti , perfectly located in Via Tornabuoni, just around the corner from my favourite Café Giacosa where we go for breakfast.
[…] via The Duomo at night — Bagni di Lucca and Beyond […]
By: The Duomo at night — Bagni di Lucca and Beyond – Welcome JromoCompany on August 9, 2016
at 1:04 am
Nice treat indeed and great shots of Duomo at night.
By: Francesca on August 9, 2016
at 1:45 am
It looks amazing at any time…I can’t get enough of it.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 9, 2016
at 10:54 pm
A joy to see these pix. Our favorite time to visit the Duomo during our visit to Florence was at night. Hope you had a chance to see the statue of Brunelleschi in the piazza.
By: polloplayer on August 9, 2016
at 2:55 am
I’ve seen the one in the alcove, but I know there is another.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 9, 2016
at 10:54 pm
I wish we had stayed overnight in Florence! Our time there was way too short 🙁
By: Lorraine @Not Quite Nigella on August 9, 2016
at 3:30 am
You need to return.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 9, 2016
at 10:55 pm
You are right, these cities become magic at night. The same thing happens with Lucca.
By: Mulino Dominillo on August 9, 2016
at 6:00 am
Lucca is gorgeous at night…can’t wait to be back there.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 9, 2016
at 10:56 pm
Absolutely beautiful! I will have to check out the cafe next time I am there too!
By: Tony on August 9, 2016
at 12:37 pm
You won’t be disappointed.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 9, 2016
at 10:56 pm
Florence is so different at night and in the early mornings. Even in the summer, those times of day are very peaceful. I can never resist a chance to see the Duomo no matter the time of day, and I love that Brunelleschi is laid to rest inside the cathedral.
By: Stacy di Anna on August 9, 2016
at 2:26 pm
It so great to have the streets to yourself. I have been on the Ponte Vecchio early in the morning and had it all to myself.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 9, 2016
at 10:57 pm
Gorgeous Debra!
By: thirdeyemom on August 9, 2016
at 4:28 pm
Thank you.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 9, 2016
at 10:57 pm
I just love all your posts. Someday I’m going to Italy again and I’m going to pull up your blog and plan an amazing trip!
By: thirdeyemom on August 11, 2016
at 1:22 am
Wow — certainly does look amazing at night
By: Mallee Stanley on August 9, 2016
at 8:23 pm
The Duomo is spectacular.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 9, 2016
at 10:58 pm