Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore at dusk, Florence, Italy
Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore at dusk, Florence, Italy (© Elena Pueyo/Getty Images)
Dome sweet dome
Welcome to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance! Let the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore transport you through time. More than just a church, this Gothic structure, with its red-tiled dome, is steeped in centuries of history. Built over an older cathedral dedicated to Santa Reparata, construction began in 1296 under the supervision of architect Arnolfo di Cambio.
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