Duomo-need advanced reservations?
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We just return in mid May from Florence and Venice. Assuming you mean Florence's Duomo which in Italian is a catheral there is a very fast moving line. We got to the Duomo about 10 AM on a Thursday and saw a long line shaping up quickly. We almost said "no", but decided let's wait our turn since we are never likely to return again. The line of perhaps 200 or more people rapidly and we were inside within 10 mintues!! There is NO CHARGE which saves delays in making ticket payments, and the inside is so spacious there was no feeling of crowds. However, June's crowds should be longer. Go early morning or late afternoon. I can't remember the exact time schedules, but it is something like 9:30 AM to 4:45 PM.
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Yes and no for the colosseum. Group tours are offered, and it might mean you wait 20-60 minutes for one to form, if you want one (and I actually would recommend one). Conceivably, you could go there in the morning and sign up for one at a specific time, and come back later in the day at exactly that time.<BR><BR>And beware, pickpockets abound at the entrance to the colosseum. I know - - the hard way.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>
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Chris - I was in Florence in April, not peak travel season like June. It is very easy to have your hotel make reservations for you at the Duomo, they need about 72 to 48 hours notice. We did not have reservations and waited in line about 2 1/2 hours. It was well worth it, and we had no real schedule to keep, so we did not mind, but I would recommend having reservations.