When to Visit the Duomo: Hours and Seasons
The month decides how long you queue; the hour decides everything else. The cathedral admits visitors from 09:00 with a last entry at 18:00, and the two windows worth booking are the first slot and the last two hours, because the middle of the day belongs to the coach groups. Across the year, November, January and February are the quietest, April, May and December the busiest, and the terraces are unshaded in every month, which matters more in July than the crowd does.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best time of day to visit?
The 09:00 opening slot or the last two hours before the 18:00 cut-off. Between 10:00 and 14:00 the security line and the lift queue are at their longest.
Which month is quietest?
November, with average highs of 11C and thin crowds; January and February are almost as quiet. December is the busiest month of the year because of the Christmas market on the square.