The special opening marks the 730th anniversary of the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore.
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Florence Cathedral Opens Public Viewing of Historic Solar Phenomenon
Visitors will be able to watch one of the most unusual astronomical events as sunlight passes through the cathedral’s historic gnomon.
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Free evening entry at Museo dell’Opera del Duomo on 23 May 2026
The museum behind Florence Cathedral will open free of charge on 23 May for the European Night of Museums, while the Uffizi will offer €1 evening admission.
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Giotto’s Bell Tower in Florence to undergo first complete restoration in its history
€60 million restoration plan under way for Florence Cathedral complex in a multi-year programme.
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Florence cathedral museum launches free audio guide app for visitors
A new smartphone app offers free audio guides in Italian and English at the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo.
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U.S. TV series shines a spotlight on Florence and Friends of Florence
With just 100 days to go before the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, American audiences are discovering the beauty and talent of Italy through Journey to Italy.
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Donatello’s Mary Magdalene May Depict a Rare Disease, Study Suggests
The wooden sculpture in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo departs sharply from the traditional, idealised iconography of the saint.
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Brunelleschi’s Dome to Be Equipped with New Monitoring System
New sensors will be evenly distributed across Brunelleschi’s Dome to monitor structural behavior beyond major cracks.
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The Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence to Expand with Palazzo Compagni Addition
The Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence is set to grow significantly with Palazzo Compagni Addition.
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