The city of Florence is filled with infinite beauty and the Bell Tower located in Piazza Duomo is definitely no exception. Giotto’s Bell Tower, known in Italian as Campanile di Giotto, was made between 1334 and 1359 by Giotto in Gothic style and it’s nowadays one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city of Florence.
Let’s find out something more about the beauty of Giotto’s Bell Tower in Florence and why you should visit it!
Some History
As previously said, Giotto’s Bell Tower was first built in 1334 and designed by Giotto, who unfortunately never lived to see the tower because he died in 1337. The construction of the bell tower was carried on by Andrea Pisano and completed in 1359. The building’s main characteristic aesthetically is its marble in green, white and pink. One of the most interesting aspects of the Bell Tower is its first floor, designed by Giotto and decorated with 7 sculpted reliefs each on its four sides.
Climbing Giotto’s Bell Tower: an unforgettable view
One of the most beloved aspects of the Giotto Bell Tower is the fact that you can climb to the top of the building and see the beauty of the city of Florence from above. The Campanile is 277 ft. high and you must climb 414 steps to get to the top but the view from above is definitely worth it!
If you want to get to the top of the building, you must buy an admission ticket which allows you to visit the museum for the next 72 hours but can only be used once. You can also reserve your ticket online, which is what we suggest if you’re planning your itinerary in detail. This also allows you to skip the lines as you get to book the exact time at which you want to climb the Bell Tower!
Planning your visit to Florence’s Giotto’s Bell Tower
The Giotto Bell Tower is open every day from 08:30 AM to 07:30 PM and the admission ticket costs €30 each for adults and €12 each for children between 7 and 14 years old. Children under the age of 6 get to enter for free. With this ticket, you can also access the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, the Crypt and the Dome, which makes it definitely worth buying!
Conclusion
Visiting Giotto’s Bell Tower and climbing to the top of the building definitely makes for a fascinating experience that needs to be done at least once in a lifetime! If you want to get to know more about the city of Florence and the beauty of Italy, check out our other blogs and book a private tour with us!
