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The majestic bell tower of the Cathedral – also known as “Giotto’s Bell Tower” - is a masterpiece of the Italian Gothic. It has a square base of about 15 meters (49.2 feet) on each side, with corner reinforcing continuing all the way to the cantilevered horizontal crown, at 84.7 meters (278 feet) above ground.
Giotto's Campanile (/ ˌ k æ m p ə ˈ n iː l i,-l eɪ /, also US: / ˌ k ɑː m-/, Italian: [kampaˈniːle]) is a free-standing campanile (bell tower) that is part of the complex of buildings that make up Florence Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo in Florence, Italy.
Jun 30, 2023 · Construction on Giotto’s early Renaissance bell tower began in 1334 and was completed in 1359 by Francesco Talenti. Almost 800 years later, its stairways are open for YOU to climb up and admire the views of the Duomo, the baptistry and Florence.
Making your way to the top of Giotto’s Campanile (an unmistakable symbol of Florence), will certainly be one of these memorable moments. From the lofty heights of the bell tower of the Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, you will find several glimpses of a suggestive landscape.
The bell tower of Santa Maria del Fiore was begun by Giotto in 1334, carried on, after his death, by Andrea Pisano and completed in 1359 by Francesco Talenti. The sculptural decoration is extremely rich with 56 reliefs in two superimposed registers and with 16 life-size statues, the work of Florentine masters of the 300s and 400s, including ...
Giotto's Bell Tower, or Campanile di Giotto, is a free-standing bell tower located adjacent to the Florence Cathedral. Designed by the renowned artist Giotto di Bondone, it is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and is known for its elaborate facade and beautiful sculptures.
Jan 9, 2023 · Giotto’s Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto in Italian) is the striking tower located next to Florence Cathedral. It is considered one of the most beautiful spires in Italy, thanks to its slender structure adorned by marvelous motifs at every level.
