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 / 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.

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Florence Cathedral Duomo: bag & entry policy

Florence, Italy · cathedral · last checked 2026-06-14

BackpackLimited

SuitcaseNot allowed

CloakroomYes (free)

Max bag sizeMedium and large bags, backpacks and suitcases not allowed (must use Luggage Storage)

Have luggage? Store it near Florence Cathedral Duomo.

Large bags or suitcases may not be allowed inside. Drop them at a nearby luggage storage (from ~€5/day).

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Full entry rules

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.
Suitcase / luggage	Not allowed	Suitcases must be left at the Luggage Storage and cannot be taken inside the monuments.
Water bottle	Not allowed	Food and drinks are forbidden inside the monumental complex.
Metal bottle	Not allowed	Drinks are forbidden; metal tools/objects are also prohibited at security.
Food	Not allowed	It is forbidden to bring food and drinks into the monuments.
Stroller	Not specified	Not explicitly documented; the Cathedral itself is at ground level, but strollers are impractical for the Dome (463 steps) and there is no elevator.
Tripod	Not allowed	Tripods (and flash and selfie sticks) are not allowed for photography.
Camera	Limited	Photography allowed but flash, selfie sticks and tripods are prohibited.
Umbrella	Not allowed	Umbrellas (and canes not used as walking aids) are among the items not permitted inside; deposit at Luggage Storage.
Pets	Not allowed	Animals are forbidden (assistance dogs for the disabled generally excepted).
E-scooter	Not specified	Not specifically documented in the official rules.

Cloakroom: 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. The service is free of charge. Suitcases, backpacks, parcels, containers and medium/large bags must be deposited before the visit.

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Source: official venue rules · confidence: high · last checked 2026-06-14. Rules change — always confirm officially before you go.