Florence Cathedral Duomo: bag policy & entry rules
Backpack and camera are allowed only with conditions. Suitcase, water bottle, metal bottle, food, tripod, umbrella and pets are not allowed. There is a free cloakroom on site.
What can you bring into Florence Cathedral Duomo?
What Florence Cathedral Duomo's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Limited
Medium and large backpacks forbidden inside; must be left at the mandatory free Luggage Storage (Piazza Duomo 38/r). Small bags may be tolerated.
Backpack rules at other venues →Suitcase / luggage Not allowed
Suitcases must be left at the Luggage Storage and cannot be taken inside the monuments.
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 are forbidden; metal tools/objects are also prohibited at security.
Metal bottle rules at other venues →Food Not allowed
It is forbidden to bring food and drinks into the monuments.
Food rules at other venues →Tripod Not allowed
Tripods (and flash and selfie sticks) are not allowed for photography.
Tripod rules at other venues →Camera Limited
Photography allowed but flash, selfie sticks and tripods are prohibited.
Camera rules at other venues →Umbrella Not allowed
Umbrellas (and canes not used as walking aids) are among the items not permitted inside; deposit at Luggage Storage.
Umbrella rules at other venues →Pets Not allowed
Animals are forbidden (assistance dogs for the disabled generally excepted).
Pets 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
- Stroller: Not explicitly documented; the Cathedral itself is at ground level, but strollers are impractical for the Dome (463 steps) and there is no elevator.
- E-scooter: Not specifically documented in the official rules.
Size rule: Medium and large bags, backpacks and suitcases not allowed (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
Use of the Luggage Storage at Piazza Duomo 38/r (next to the Opera del Duomo Museum) is mandatory for all visitors to the monumental complex and is free of charge. Suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers and medium/large bags must be deposited before the visit; baggage over 25 kg is not accepted, and items must be collected before the storage closes. Visitors to the Museum only use the museum cloakroom at Piazza Duomo 9.
What the official rules say
The use of the Luggage Storage is mandatory for all visitors to the monumental complex of Piazza Duomo. ... Visitors accessing the monuments must mandatory leave inside the Luggage Storage (Piazza Duomo n. 38/r) suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers and large and medium-sized bags. ... prohibition of bringing animals, food and drinks. ... A dress code is required that includes covering shoulders and knees. Florence Cathedral Duomo bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Florence Cathedral Duomo?
Limited. Medium and large backpacks forbidden inside; must be left at the mandatory free Luggage Storage (Piazza Duomo 38/r). Small bags may be tolerated.
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Florence Cathedral Duomo?
Not allowed. Suitcases must be left at the Luggage Storage and cannot be taken inside the monuments.
Can I bring a water bottle into Florence Cathedral Duomo?
Not allowed. Food and drinks are forbidden inside the monumental complex.
Can I bring food into Florence Cathedral Duomo?
Not allowed. It is forbidden to bring food and drinks into the monuments.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Florence Cathedral Duomo?
Use of the Luggage Storage at Piazza Duomo 38/r (next to the Opera del Duomo Museum) is mandatory for all visitors to the monumental complex and is free of charge. Suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers and medium/large bags must be deposited before the visit; baggage over 25 kg is not accepted, and items must be collected before the storage closes. Visitors to the Museum only use the museum cloakroom at Piazza Duomo 9.
What bag size is allowed at Florence Cathedral Duomo?
Medium and large bags, backpacks and suitcases not allowed (must use Luggage Storage)