Temporary closures at the Florence Duomo complex in November 2026
The Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore scheduled temporary closures for specific areas within the Florence Duomo complex for a few select days in November 2026. These interruptions allow maintenance crews to perform essential conservation work on historical structures. The main cathedral floor (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) remains fully open to visitors throughout this period.
Summary of affected areas
The maintenance schedule impacts two specific ascending structures within the complex:
- The Campanile (Giotto's Bell Tower) halts all visitor access during the second week of November.
- The Cupola (Brunelleschi's Dome) suspends its climbing operations during the third week.
These closures only restrict access to the elevated viewing platforms and interior staircases of these specific monuments.
| Area | Closure Dates | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Campanile (Giotto's Bell Tower) | November 9 – November 13, 2026 | Maintenance work |
| Cupola (Brunelleschi's Dome) | November 16 – November 20, 2026 | Maintenance work |
The Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore maintains regular operating hours for the Baptistery, the Duomo Museum, and the Santa Reparata crypt during these dates.
Open monuments across the Duomo Complex
While specialized conservation teams execute brief maintenance tasks on specific climbing structures, travelers access the remaining historical, archaeological, and religious venues across the monumental complex without schedule disruptions:
The main Cathedral
The ground floor of the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore remains fully open and accessible to the public during the November maintenance periods. Visitors enter the main church interior during standard operating hours, as the conservation work exclusively targets the separate Dome and Bell Tower structures.
Security personnel enforce a strict dress code at the entrance doors, requiring all guests to cover their shoulders and knees before entering the active place of worship. The daily operational schedule remains unaffected, allowing independent tourists and guided groups to maintain their planned visits to the primary sanctuary.
Alternative passes for open monuments and city sights
Travelers maintain flexible sightseeing schedules during November maintenance windows by selecting combined passes and citywide tickets. Visitors bypass individual climbing reservations by booking combination tickets that pair the open Duomo monuments directly with the Uffizi Gallery or the Medici Chapels. For broad exploration across the historic center, travelers choose the Florence City Pass, securing priority entry to Florence's top attractions under a single digital reservation: