Duomo-need advanced reservations?
 

I woulld like to visit the Duomo in June. Do I need advanced reservations to avoid the lines? If so, is there a website where I can purchase tickets? Thanks.

Which Duomo?

Where?

Let's assume for a minute that chris means Florence. The answer is no.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

Doesn't the word "Duomo" mean "square," and as such it would be a public place?

thanks Rex. Should I allow a lot of time for waiting in line or is it pretty easy to get in?

I think Duomo is more closely translated to "cathedral".<BR><BR>As far as I know you can always just walk right in. It's a pretty big place.<BR>

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.

i think you are right rex. i was wondering the same thing about the colloseum. can you get reservations and do you need them? if not, should i expect long lines?<BR>thanks.

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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Just an FYI:<BR>"Duomo" means "dome." For years, Brunelleschi's dome of the Florence cathedral was the largest in the world so simply saying "The Duomo" was enough information.

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.

But it must have expanded its meaning from dome-shaped cathedrals. Witness the Duomo in Milano, Pisa, Modena, Orvieto, many others, no doubt.<BR>

I have 2 Italian dictionaries and 1 phrasebook--all translate "duomo" as cathedral

Sorry chris, no need for reservations for the duomo. I was thinking of the Uffizi.... for that you want reservations. You will be able to get into the duomo without much wait or problem.

cupola means dome in Italian