We want to see just the cathedral and I understand entrance is free and you cannot reserve a time. Any hints as to the best time to see the cathedral while not waiting too long. BTW, we just arrived in Florence today.
Posted by
white plains, ny, usa
4176 posts
As early as you can manage . We were in Rome and Florence last September ,and since our previous visit , the queues at St Peter's and Santa Maria were hours long . The early bird … , well you know . Consider that if you are there really early ( before opening ) , the heat won't be that of late morning , and while you might wait an hour for opening , it beats three to four hours later in the day
Posted by
OP
Phoenix, AZ
110 posts
Thank you Steven for confirming what I thought. Getting there early is the best way to tour the cathedral without taking a tour of everything else. Appreciate the advice!
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90 posts
We were just there. Go early. You can also go when they have a mass, have a seat and see the cathedral but won't be able to walk around.