Gates of Paradise, Florence

Lonely PlanetAug 21

The art you absolutely cannot miss.

Ghiberti's glittering bronze doors.

12 things in this story

DuomoPlace of worshipSpectacular structure with a fiery red-brick dome.
Galleria degli UffiziMuseumSee Piero della Francesca's portraits.
Brunelleschi's DomeSightClimb inside for city views.
UffiziMuseumSee Botticelli's Primavera and Birth of Venus.
AccademiaMuseumSee Michelangelo's David.
Cappelle MediceeMuseumHides hauntingly beautiful funerary sculptures.
Museo di San MarcoMuseumView Fra Angelico's frescoes.
Gates of ParadiseSightGhiberti's glittering bronze doors.
Basilica di San LorenzoPlace of worshipComplex that includes the Medici Chapels.
Basilica di Santa TrinitaPlace of worship
Basilica di Santa Maria del CarminePlace of worship
Museo dell'Opera del DuomoMuseum

Gates of Paradise