Sunset at the Florence Duomo
Florence is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Italy. There’s so much to see and do there, yet it’s not huge and overwhelming. It’s a city of art, architecture, and Italian history. I’ve been twice, and each time was absolutely floored by it’s beauty.
One of my personal favorite things I did in Florence was visiting the famous Florence Duomo. It’s properly known as The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and is the main cathedral in Florence. I’m a huge fan of churches, and Italian churches just can’t be beat! And my favorite thing about this Gothic Cathedral is the facade. I’ve been to Florence twice. The last time I was there, I was able to visit the Florence Duomo as the sun was setting. Visiting the the church at any time of the day is definitely one of the best things to do in Florence, but visiting at sunset was extra special!
Talk about perfect timing! We didn’t mean to arrive at the Duomo just as the sun was setting, but we definitely lucked out! Just when you think the Duomo can’t get any more beautiful…just slap the perfect lighting behind it and you’re in for a treat! It was dazzling to be able to walk all along the building and marvel at the wonderful architecture and colors!
The combination of the sunset with the green and pink marble on the church made for some amazing color combos and great photos! It was a magical moment, and definitely made the experience of seeing the Duomo (again) a memorable one.
