Santa Marie del Fiore is recognized since the Renaissance period and it was completed in 1466.
The building continues to be the third largest dome from the whole world, and it was no less than 4.000.000 bricks. If you want to get a fabulous view that you can’t so often see it, try to reach the top of the dome. The dome is situated nearby the Piazza del Duomo. The architect Filippo Bruneschelli constructed the cathedral’s cupola.
The arches raise to over 75 feet in the air being one of the most beautiful decorations inside the Duomo cathedral from Florence .
Another important and artistic event is that Donatello designed the glass window, depicting the coronation of the Virgin and many other works of significant artists.
For this reasons, Florence offers many spectacular views of the dome, things that tourists can see it just if they come here.
SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE basilica is recognized through its history. We all know for sure that travelling here means to turn back into the the history of Santa Marie del Fiore. Arnolfo di Cambio designed Santa Maria del Fiore as the greatest, the largest Roman Catholic Church that the world has ever known around 1294 year. We could say that its building was inspired from the Panthenon from Rome.
In conclusion, tourism in Italy it’s a chance that shouldn’t be missed once you did a holiday.

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