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Florence Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Firenze), formally the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore [katteˈdraːle di ˈsanta maˈriːa del ˈfjoːre]), is the cathedral of Florence, Italy.
Learn about the history, art and events of the Cathedral of Florence and its Chapter. Find out how to access the cathedral for prayer, confession and celebrations.
Dante Alighieri, the Divine Comedy, the Cathedral and the Baptistery of Florence. Stories, places and works of art of the monumental complex of the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence in the life ...
May 23, 2024 · The Duomo, Roman Catholic church in Florence, Italy. When it was consecrated in 1436, it was the world’s largest church, able to accommodate 30,000 worshippers. Among the building’s significant features are its stained-glass windows; its ornate green, red, and white marble facade; its collection of
The cathedral is 153 meters in length, 90 meters wide at the transept, and 90 meters high from floor to base of the lantern. The title “Santa Maria del Fiore” (Lady of the flower) alludes to the name of the city, "Florentia", or “city of flowers”, “destined to bloom”, and to its emblem, the Florentine lily.
Learn about the Duomo, the Gothic cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy, with its famous dome by Brunelleschi and mosaic pavements. Find out how to visit the cathedral, the baptistery, the museum and the cupola for free or with a guide.
May 21, 2022 · Learn about the Florence Cathedral, also known as Santa Maria del Fiore, a Gothic-Renaissance basilica with a distinctive dome by Filippo Brunelleschi. Discover its history, design, construction and secrets, and see photos of its exterior and interior.
