Basilica Di Santa Maria Del Fiore
The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is not only Florence’s religious center, but also the city’s most recognizable attraction and the world’s largest masonry dome. taking up residence in the center of the city, the Piazza del Duomo. Between the fourth and fifth centuries A.D., a large Gothic cathedral was constructed during the late Roman era. On the site of the previous Roman church, Santa Reparate, Filippo Brunelleschi constructed the beautiful dome, and the renowned artist Giotto contributed to the campanile's design.
The Duomo di Firenze is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Florence that was started by the architect Arnolfo di Cambio at the end of the 13th century and finished in 1436 with a colossal Renaissance dome by Filippo Brunelleschi. It is a famous landmark in Florence and one of the most significant buildings in the entire globe. It is also a component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Baptistery of San Giovanni and Giotto's free-standing bell tower (Campanilla), which is his most significant architectural achievement, are both found in the cathedral.
Outside, the aureola around the Madonna in Nanni di Banco's Assumption relief gives rise to the term "Porta della Mandorla", which stands out. The church's interior is split into three naves by substantial pillars. The architectural components start at the base of the pillars and end with the ogival vaults. The size is huge, measuring 153 meters long and 38 meters broad. The interior's simplicity and austerity provide a strong impression of emptiness. In terms of size and construction, the Cathedral of Florence is unique.
Baccio d'Agnolo created the floor in multicolored marble, and his son Giuliano, Francesco da Sangallo, and other artists finished the work from 1526 to 1560. (1520-26). It was found that several marbles from the incomplete façade, which had been destroyed at the time, had been utilized, upside down, in the floor during repair work after the 1966 flood.
Location: Duomo Square, Florence
