Brunelleschi Dome Florence: bag policy & entry rules
Camera is allowed only with conditions. Backpack, suitcase, water bottle, metal bottle, food, stroller, tripod, umbrella and pets are not allowed. There is a free cloakroom on site.
What can you bring into Brunelleschi Dome Florence?
What Brunelleschi Dome Florence's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Not allowed
Medium and large backpacks are forbidden on the Dome climb (463 steps, no elevator); must be left at the free Luggage Storage.
Backpack rules at other venues →Suitcase / luggage Not allowed
Suitcases cannot be taken on the climb; deposit at the Luggage Storage (Piazza Duomo 38/r).
Suitcase / luggage rules at other venues →Water bottle Not allowed
Food and drinks are forbidden inside the monumental complex.
Water bottle rules at other venues →Metal bottle Not allowed
Drinks forbidden; metal objects/tools also restricted.
Metal bottle rules at other venues →Stroller Not allowed
Not feasible: the Dome is reached via 463 steps with no elevator; strollers cannot be accommodated on the climb.
Stroller rules at other venues →Tripod Not allowed
Tripods, flash and selfie sticks are prohibited for photography.
Tripod rules at other venues →Camera Limited
Photography allowed without flash, selfie sticks or tripods.
Camera rules at other venues →Umbrella Not allowed
Umbrellas (and canes not used as walking aids) not permitted; deposit at Luggage Storage.
Umbrella rules at other venues →We don't guess: ask the venue before you go if one of these matters for your visit.
What the rules do and don't say about these
- E-scooter: Not specifically documented; the monument is a stair climb only.
Size rule: Medium and large luggage, backpacks and bags forbidden on the climb (must use Luggage Storage)
Large bags or suitcases may not be allowed inside. Drop them at a luggage storage in Florence before you go.
Cloakroom & lockers
Free Luggage Storage at Piazza Duomo 38/r is mandatory before climbing the Dome. It is forbidden to climb the Dome with medium and large sized luggage, backpacks and bags.
What the official rules say
It is forbidden to climb the Dome with medium and large sized luggage, backpacks and bags. ... the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore has made a free cloakroom service available at the Luggage Storage in Piazza Duomo 38/r, where visitors must leave their luggage before starting the visit. ... restrictions on the use of flash and selfie sticks or tripods for photography, and the prohibition of bringing animals, food and drinks. Brunelleschi Dome Florence bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Brunelleschi Dome Florence?
Not allowed. Medium and large backpacks are forbidden on the Dome climb (463 steps, no elevator); must be left at the free Luggage Storage.
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Brunelleschi Dome Florence?
Not allowed. Suitcases cannot be taken on the climb; deposit at the Luggage Storage (Piazza Duomo 38/r).
Can I bring a water bottle into Brunelleschi Dome Florence?
Not allowed. Food and drinks are forbidden inside the monumental complex.
Can I bring food into Brunelleschi Dome Florence?
Not allowed. Bringing food and drinks is prohibited.
Can I bring a stroller into Brunelleschi Dome Florence?
Not allowed. Not feasible: the Dome is reached via 463 steps with no elevator; strollers cannot be accommodated on the climb.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Brunelleschi Dome Florence?
Free Luggage Storage at Piazza Duomo 38/r is mandatory before climbing the Dome. It is forbidden to climb the Dome with medium and large sized luggage, backpacks and bags.
What bag size is allowed at Brunelleschi Dome Florence?
Medium and large luggage, backpacks and bags forbidden on the climb (must use Luggage Storage)