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Jan 31, 2022 · Piazza del Duomo. One of Europe's finest building ensembles–the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Campanile, and the Baptistery–fills the center of Piazza del Duomo, their dazzling walls of inlaid, colored marble overshadowing the buildings that surround the square.
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 remains of which can be seen in the crypt ...
Apr 21, 2024 · The Florence Cathedral and the associated sites are all located in and around Piazza del Duomo, which sits in the historic heart of Florence. From most of the main sites in town, it is a quick walk to get here.
Mar 29, 2021 · For me, there’s no more spectacular view in Florence than turning a corner and walking into Florence’s Piazza del Duomo. You’re met with a vast expanse of white, green and pink marble, a towering bell tower, the shining Gates of Paradise on the Baptistry and the majesty of Brunelleschi’s dome.
Stories, places and works of art of the monumental complex of the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence in the life ... The floor of Santa Maria del Fiore: the marble carpet for the Grand Duke's Cathedral
Piazza del Duomo is the square in front of the Florence Cathedral. It is located in the city’s heart and showcases the art, history, and spirituality of the Cathedral. There are various attractions of the Duomo Complex located in this Piazza.
Discovering the Chapter of the Cathedral of Florence. The historic headquarters of the Chapter of the Cathedral of Florence, the former church of San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro, overlooks Piazza del Chapter, a few steps from the Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore.
