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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Italy
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Start at the Museum: See the Originals

Why the museum first: originals, context, and a curated path that clarifies what you’ll see outside.

9/12/2025
12 min read
Portal detail image used as cover for museum article

The museum is a prelude. It holds the originals you might not read well in outdoor light.

Highlights

  • Façade sculptures and reliefs.
  • Tools and models.
  • Curated sequences that teach your eyes.

Route Inside (Suggested)

  1. Façade wall reconstructions.
  2. Sculpture halls.
  3. Tools and models.
  4. Context labels and timelines.

Tip: Take notes or photos of labels; refer back after the outdoor tour.

About the Author

Florence Art Guide

Florence Art Guide

I put this guide together to make your Duomo day simple, insightful, and full of quiet moments — the kind that stay with you.

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Museum
Sculpture
Façade

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