Customise Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

DUOMO OF FLORENCE

The Duomo of Florence, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, is a major architectural landmark in Florence, Italy. Here are some key points about it:

Construction: The construction of the cathedral began in 1296 and was completed in 1436.

Architects: The initial design was by Arnolfo di Cambio, and the dome was engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi.

Dome: The dome of the cathedral is one of the largest in the world and was an engineering marvel of its time. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.

Facade: The exterior facade is decorated with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, bordered by white.

Interior: The interior of the cathedral is vast and relatively plain compared to the exterior, but it houses many important works of art.

Campanile: The cathedral complex includes the Campanile (bell tower) designed by Giotto, which stands adjacent to the cathedral.

Baptistery: The Baptistery of St. John, famous for its bronze doors, is also part of the cathedral complex.