Florence Cathedral, Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence Cathedral, also known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is an iconic masterpiece of Gothic architecture, renowned for its massive dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, which dominates the city’s skyline and represents a remarkable feat of engineering from the Renaissance era.
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Gothic Revival style façade
The façade of Florence Cathedral was completed in 1887 in a stunning Gothic Revival style, featuring intricate marble panels in green, white, and pink, with elaborate statues and decorations that reflect the grandeur of the Renaissance period.
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The dome
The dome of Florence Cathedral, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, is a masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance engineering, featuring a double-shell structure that revolutionized architectural design and remains one of the most iconic landmarks in Florence.
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