Like a presiding spirit, the cathedral—duomo in Italian—keeps watch over the streetscapes of Florence, including this block of Via dei Servi, a few hundred yards northeast of the church.

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (known simply as the Duomo) is not only Florence's religious center, but it's also the city's most recognizable attraction. Occupying the Piazza del Duomo ...

The Arno, which flows west through Florence and Pisa ... Florence's world-famous Uffizi Galleries to close early, along with ...

FLORENCE, Italy — If you would ever get lost in Florence, it’s easy: just look for the Duomo di Firenze or Florence Cathedral, and you’d be right on track! Smacked right at the heart of ...

Other than pickpockets, there are several other scams to be wary of when walking around Florence, especially around heavily-trafficked areas, such as the Duomo. People may approach you and offer ...