For the first time, thanks to technology and the patronage of the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, discover Brunelleschi’s Dome like never before! An immersive Virtual Reality experience will take you to the heart of the construction of this Florentine masterpiece, guided by the voice of Brunelleschi himself through secrets, ingenious inventions, and timeless wonders.
- Virtual Reality experience inside the heart of the Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore;
- Captivating narration featuring the voice of Filippo Brunelleschi, guiding visitors through secrets and brilliant insights;
- Close-up exploration of Brunelleschi’s monumental architectural structure;
- Virtual walk through the Cathedral’s naves and ascent to the base of the Dome;
- A unique blend of art, history, and innovation to discover the Dome… through the eyes of its creator!
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| Duration | 9 Minutes |
| Important information | Support phone number: +39 331 255 7223 The experience takes place at the VR space in Via degli Alfani 113-115-117, Florence, open daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Access is continuous, with up to 12 stations available every 15 minutes. The experience is available in multiple languages (Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) and lasts just 9 minutes! It is accessible to everyone, starting from 8 years of age. |
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Discover the incredible journey inside the mind of a genius – the VR Experience of Brunelleschi’s Dome!
Imagine putting on a headset and suddenly finding yourself in 15th-century Florence, surrounded by hammers, wooden cranes, and the scent of fresh lime plaster. Before you stands the most ambitious construction site of the Renaissance: the building of the Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore. But you’re not alone. Guiding you is none other than Filippo Brunelleschi himself, the visionary architect, passionately sharing the secrets of his masterpiece. An immersive, engaging, and emotional experience.
Walk along the scaffolding, observe the revolutionary machines designed by Brunelleschi, and watch the dome take shape, block by block, as if you were one of the workers of the time. Thanks to Virtual Reality, you’ll witness the architectural feat that forever changed the history of art and engineering—discovering the doubts, challenges, and ingenious solutions that made the impossible possible: building a massive dome without scaffolding.
A masterful narration
Brunelleschi isn’t just your guide—he’s a brilliant and witty storyteller, sharing anecdotes, passions, and rivalries. He leads you through the behind-the-scenes of the 1418 competition, his studies on the Pantheon, tensions with Ghiberti, and the secret of the double shell that still defies the laws of physics.
“They didn’t believe in me… and yet here we are, touching the sky with a work that will last for centuries.”
Why take part?
- To experience History firsthand, with a realism that makes you forget the present
- To truly understand the magnitude of Brunelleschi’s innovation
-To be inspired by one of the greatest acts of human ingenuity ever accomplished
Get ready to walk through the dreams of a genius. The Dome is waiting.
