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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.
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 ...
Whoever crosses the threshold of Santa Maria del Fiore, or the Cathedral of Florence, is immersed in its sacredness. It is art and history, it is culture and the representation of beauty. It is the house of the Lord, a place of faith and spiritual encounter. It is the episcopal church of the Archbishop of Florence.
Apr 21, 2024 · 1. Main Floor of the Florence Cathedral. 2. The Dome. 3. Baptistery of San Giovanni. 4. Giotto’s Bell Tower. 5. Santa Reparata. 6. Opera del Duomo Museum. 7. The Duomo Terraces. Florence Cathedral Ticket Types. Ghiberti Pass. Giotto Pass. Brunelleschi Pass. Firenze Card. How to Get to the Florence Cathedral.
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.
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
Inside Florence's Cathedral, the Duomo. Florence's cathedral stands tall over the city with its magnificent Renaissance dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, with the baptistery right across. The cathedral named in honor of Santa Maria del Fiore is a vast Gothic structure built on the site of the 7th century church of Santa Reparata, the ...
