Giotto’s Campanile

Giotto’s Campanile is the striking Gothic bell tower beside Florence’s Duomo, begun by Giotto in 1334 and completed mid-14th century. Clad in white, green, and pink marble, it features sculpted panels and elegant traceries that showcase Florentine craftsmanship. Visitors can climb roughly 400 steps to several terraces for clear, open-air views of the cathedral’s dome, the historic center, and the Arno plain. The ascent is narrow and can be crowded, but offers an alternative to climbing the Duomo. Art and architecture enthusiasts will appreciate its design details and its place in the story of Renaissance Florence.