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Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del FiorevsGiardino di Boboli
Boboli Gardens and Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore are both rated highly by experts. Overall, Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is preferred by most professionals compared to Boboli Gardens. Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore is ranked #1 in Florence with positive reviews from 8 sources like Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Fodor's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
via della Canonica, 1, Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Florence
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Fodor's "In 1296 Arnolfo di Cambio (circa 1245–circa 1310) was commissioned to build "the loftiest, most sumptuous edifice human invention could devise" in the Romanesque style." Full review
Concierge "Building began in the 1290s under the direction of Arnolfo Di Cambio, and the structure was designed to supersede all other churches in size and sheer magnificence."
Travel + Leisure "You get to glimpse up close some of the innovative engineering techniques that genius architect Brunelleschi used to create what was, in 1436, the largest dome in history." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The insoluble problem of the dome was solved with genius by Brunelleschi in 1420."
Condé Nast Traveler "To visit is to be awed." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Duomo, Baptistry, and Campanile are all part of the UNESCO World Heritage site that covers the entire historic center of Florence." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This strange bovine gargoyle is said to have been put in as a passive aggressive form of revenge. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Not only Florence's religious center, it's also the city's most recognizable attraction. Occupying the Piazza del Duomo in the heart of the city...was erected during the 14th century" Full review
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The red-tiled cupola was designed by Brunelleschi and is described as a must-see by experts and travelers alike.
Frommer's "For centuries, people have commented that Florence's cathedral is turned inside out, its exterior boasting Brunelleschi's famous dome and a festive cladding of white, green, and pink marble." Full review
Giardino di Boboli Fodor's Concierge Afar Magazine
Let's Go Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Afar Magazine U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Piazza Pitti 1, Florence
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Fodor's "A visit here can be disappointing, because the gardens are somewhat underplanted and under-cared for, but it's still a great walk with some terrific views." Full review
Concierge "The only park in the center of Florence, the Boboli Gardens (behind Palazzo Pitti) provides a green oasis in the midst of the city's dense Renaissance architecture."
Afar Magazine "The grand Boboli Gardens are one of my favorite places in Florence, but they can be crowded." Full review
Let's Go "The Boboli Gardens feel like a cross between Central Park and Versailles." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The magnificent Boboli Gardens, once the playground of the Medici family, are laid out over the hill behind the Pitti Palace, a green oasis amid Florence's stern stone palazzi and narrow streets." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A fine example of an Italian terraced garden, with terraces, ramps, flights of steps and different perspectives." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Boboli Gardens are a green oasis in the midst of Florence’s stony Reniassance architecture." Full review
U.S. News & World Report14.0
"Offers sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the tourist-trodden city center. While you stroll through this extensive green, keep your eyes peeled for the numerous sculptures and grottos." Full review
Frommer's "The statue-filled park behind the Pitti Palace is one of the earliest and finest Renaissance gardens, laid out mostly between 1549 and 1656 with box hedges in geometric patterns." Full review
