{"id":3766,"date":"2023-07-25T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T12:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/?p=3766"},"modified":"2024-08-08T19:25:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T19:25:32","slug":"firenze-katedral-i-santa-maria-del-fiore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/da\/florence-cathedral-of-santa-maria-del-fiore\/","title":{"rendered":"Firenze katedral"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_e87224-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_e87224-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_e87224-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_e87224-4e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_e87224-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_e87224-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_e87224-4e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_a16c30-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_a16c30-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_a16c30-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_a16c30-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_a16c30-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_a16c30-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_a16c30-d5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_a16c30-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_a16c30-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_a16c30-d5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_59e15c-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_59e15c-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_59e15c-56\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_59e15c-56 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_59e15c-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_59e15c-56\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_59e15c-56 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_59e15c-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_59e15c-56\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_59e15c-56 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_59e15c-56\">The Florence Cathedral, the iconic Cathedral of Florence, symbolizes the city.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ever seen a postcard of Florence, 99% of the time, you will find either the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/florencewithlocals.com\/the-ponte-vecchio-florence-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ponte Vecchio<\/a><\/strong> or the <strong>Santa Maria del Fiore Church<\/strong>, both undisputed city symbols. Impressive, majestic, and distinctive on the outside, severe, linear, and austere inside. Behind the precious polychrome marble cladding of the <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong>, you will find <strong>Giotto&#8217;s Campanile<\/strong> and <strong>Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome<\/strong>. But <strong>Santa Maria del Fiore<\/strong> is not just about its &#8220;<strong>appendages<\/strong>.&#8221; Its history and what it holds inside are equally stunning, making it a top must-see in Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_97973a-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_97973a-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_97973a-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_97973a-20 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_97973a-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_97973a-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_97973a-20 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_ef73ba-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_ef73ba-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_ef73ba-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_ef73ba-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_ef73ba-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_ef73ba-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_ef73ba-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_ef73ba-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_ef73ba-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_ef73ba-de\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_e067b9-f8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_e067b9-f8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/103.jpg\" alt=\"florence cathedral\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/103.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/103-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/103-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The florence cathedral (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_bdf8ca-87, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_bdf8ca-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_bdf8ca-87\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_bdf8ca-87 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_bdf8ca-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_bdf8ca-87\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_bdf8ca-87 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_bdf8ca-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_bdf8ca-87\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_bdf8ca-87 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_bdf8ca-87\">What to see in Florence: Santa Maria del Fiore Church<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It needs no grand introductions; it is one of Florence&#8217;s most beautiful churches and the protagonist of practically every postcard. The <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong>, known as <strong>Santa Maria del Fiore<\/strong>, is an exuberant display of the world&#8217;s unique architecture, art, and history. Before visiting it, here&#8217;s everything you need to know so that you will get all the details of its monumental history and artistic significance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_1f2b0b-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_1f2b0b-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_1f2b0b-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_1f2b0b-a2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_1f2b0b-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_1f2b0b-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_1f2b0b-a2 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_475dac-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_475dac-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_475dac-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_475dac-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_475dac-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_475dac-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_475dac-2a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_475dac-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_475dac-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_475dac-2a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"Z35Q282\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4032e7-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4032e7-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_4032e7-2c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4032e7-2c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4032e7-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_4032e7-2c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4032e7-2c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4032e7-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_4032e7-2c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_4032e7-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_4032e7-2c\">The history of Florence Cathedral: Curiosities to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s impossible to condense centuries of history into a few lines. However, it&#8217;s worth knowing that beneath the <strong>Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral<\/strong> lie the foundations of the ancient Paleochristian Church dedicated to <strong>Santa Reparata<\/strong>. At that time, in the 7th century, the current <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong> was outside the walls of <strong>Florentia<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only after the construction of new defensive walls in <strong>1078<\/strong> did this part of the city become the center of religious and civil life, housing buildings of great interest and utility for the city. The turning point came after Florence&#8217;s victory in the wars against the rival city of <strong>Siena<\/strong>. After the victory in the <strong>Battle of Colle<\/strong> in <strong>1269<\/strong>, it was necessary to emphasize the power and wealth of the city as a warning to future clashes with cities daring to challenge Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_aa460f-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_aa460f-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_aa460f-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_aa460f-33 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_aa460f-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_aa460f-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_aa460f-33 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_207b77-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_207b77-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_207b77-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_207b77-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_207b77-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_207b77-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_207b77-25{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_207b77-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_207b77-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_207b77-25\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_32e3e3-bf .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_32e3e3-bf\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/85.jpg\" alt=\"The florence cathedral (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/85.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/85-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/85-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The florence cathedral (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Santa Reparata<\/strong> Church also became the subject of redevelopment. Initially, restoration work was attempted, but it was eventually decided to rebuild it, larger, more imposing, and more prosperous. Architect <strong>Arnolfo di Cambio<\/strong>, already well known in Florence, was entrusted with the project, which began on <strong>September 8, 1296<\/strong>. After his death, the work stopped only to resume with renewed vigor when the relics of <strong>San Zanobi<\/strong>, a beloved bishop of Florence, were found among the foundations. At this point, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visituffizi.com\/giotto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giotto&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> genius comes into play. He would design and create the breathtaking <strong>Giotto&#8217;s Campanile<\/strong> before dying from the <strong>Black Death<\/strong>, only three years after taking charge of the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With minor variations from the initial project, the work continued under the direction of <strong>Francesco Talenti<\/strong> and, after <strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong>&#8216;s final interventions, was completed in 1436. The consecration occurred on March 25 of the same year, on Florence&#8217;s New Year&#8217;s Day. From this moment on, the ancient <strong>Santa Reparata Church<\/strong> officially became the <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong>, as well as a place of worship, social aggregation, and the backdrop of the most important and crucial events that marked Florence&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_e8db86-7d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_e8db86-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_e8db86-7d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_e8db86-7d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_e8db86-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_e8db86-7d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_e8db86-7d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_e8db86-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_e8db86-7d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_e8db86-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_e8db86-7d\">Florence: What to see inside and outside the Cathedral<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab7325-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab7325-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab7325-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab7325-c6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab7325-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab7325-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_ab7325-c6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_00f8d0-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_00f8d0-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_00f8d0-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_00f8d0-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_00f8d0-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_00f8d0-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_00f8d0-18{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_00f8d0-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_00f8d0-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_00f8d0-18\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_9e4ca6-a5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_9e4ca6-a5\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/164.jpg\" alt=\"The florence cathedral (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/164.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/164-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/164-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The florence cathedral (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Arriving at <strong>Piazza del Duomo<\/strong> in Florence, two aspects leave us speechless: the grandeur of the Cathedral and its exterior coherence with the <strong>San Giovanni Baptistery<\/strong>. Both are covered in <strong>Carrara white marble<\/strong>, Prato green marble, and Maremma red marble, featuring terracotta tiles. Yet, the two buildings were constructed at different times, so how is this similarity possible? The mystery is soon revealed: the initial facade in stone did not harmonize well with the other surrounding buildings clad in polychrome marbles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following several restoration attempts and modifications, the facade was demolished in 1587 and never definitively reinstated. Finally, in 1871, a reconstruction project of the Florence Cathedral facade was signed by <strong>Emilio De Fabris<\/strong>, taking inspiration from the colors and materials of the neighboring <strong>Baptistery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_e79cee-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_e79cee-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_e79cee-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_e79cee-4f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_e79cee-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_e79cee-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_e79cee-4f aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_d3edf9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_d3edf9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_d3edf9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_d3edf9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_d3edf9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_d3edf9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_d3edf9-9f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_d3edf9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_d3edf9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_d3edf9-9f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"4746\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Acc_org_post\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"Z35Q282\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The transepts are oriented towards the cardinal points, with the northern one initially supposed to house <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/the-david-by-michelangelo\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"195\">Michelangelo&#8217;s David<\/a><\/strong>. However, it was later destined for <strong>Piazza dei Priori<\/strong> and is now visible in the <strong>Accademia Gallery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, compared to the <strong>San Giovanni Baptistery<\/strong>, the richness in craftsmanship and details is unmistakably <strong>19th-century<\/strong>. In any case, the central theme of Christianity as the engine of the world has been preserved. Additionally, there are episodes from the life of the Virgin Mary on the bronze doors. Note the third statue from the left in the buttress niches, depicting <strong>Pope Eugenius IV<\/strong>, who consecrated the <strong>Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral<\/strong> in 1436.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_a97011-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_a97011-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_a97011-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_a97011-ce > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_a97011-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_a97011-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_a97011-ce alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_fbf0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_fbf0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_fbf0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_fbf0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_fbf0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_fbf0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_fbf0d7-1a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_fbf0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_fbf0d7-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_fbf0d7-1a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_1c5905-f8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_1c5905-f8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/171.jpg\" alt=\"The florence cathedral (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) The Florence Baptistery\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/171.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/171-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/171-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The florence cathedral (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) &#8211; The Florence Baptistery<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many details initially designed by <strong>Arnolfo <\/strong>remained untouched, but over time, changes were made to the external appearance of the <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong>. Among the main reasons were the artistic trends of the time and the desire to make it closer in style to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorencemuseums.com\/florence-baptistery-of-san-giovanni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baptistery<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the interior, it is divided into three naves and is relatively simple compared to the exterior. The sensation is that of being at the center of a vast emptiness, tiny in the presence of the divine, in awe. The characteristics of the internal structure, for height and &#8220;<strong>lightness,<\/strong>&#8221; are not attributed to any previous architectural precedent, making the <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong> almost unique. During the Counter-Reformation in the late <strong>1600<\/strong>s, many decorations (<strong><em>including some by Donatello<\/em><\/strong>) were removed. The polychrome marble floors offset the linear and severe appearance of the interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>central tribune<\/strong>, or <strong>San Zanobi<\/strong>&#8216;s, is particularly important, where his relics are preserved. Be careful where you step if you walk towards the <strong>Santa Croce tribune<\/strong> (on the left): on the floor is the so-called solar gnomon, dating back to<strong> 1450<\/strong>. The best time to see it is during the summer solstice (June 21), when the sunlight perfectly covers it.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_3db87e-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_3db87e-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_3db87e-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_3db87e-41 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_3db87e-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_3db87e-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_3db87e-41 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_922e12-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_922e12-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_922e12-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_922e12-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_922e12-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_922e12-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_922e12-47{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_922e12-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_922e12-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_922e12-47\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"Z35Q282\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4e58a8-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4e58a8-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_4e58a8-0c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4e58a8-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4e58a8-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_4e58a8-0c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4e58a8-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_4e58a8-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_4e58a8-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_4e58a8-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_4e58a8-0c\">What to see in Florence inside its Cathedral that has not been mentioned? Here&#8217;s a brief list:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>4415th-century<\/strong> stained glass windows made the Cathedral the richest in Italy in this aspect. <strong>Donatello <\/strong>designed some.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The four <strong>14th-century<\/strong> bifores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mosaic of the <strong>Coronation of the Virgin<\/strong>, by <strong>Gaddo Gaddi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The polychrome terracotta lunettes by <strong>Luca della Robbia<\/strong> depict the Resurrection (1440) and the Ascension (<strong>around 1450<\/strong>), both in the sacristy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visituffizi.com\/dante-alighieri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dante<\/a><\/strong> with the <strong>Divine Comedy<\/strong>, by <strong>Domenico di Michelino <\/strong>(where Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome is under construction on the right).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tomb of <strong>Filippo Brunelleschi<\/strong> was discovered only in the 1930s during construction works.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equestrian Monument of John Hawkwood (<strong>Giovanni Acuto<\/strong>), by <strong>Paolo Uccello<\/strong> (1436).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equestrian Monument of Niccol\u00f2 da Tolentino, by <strong>Andrea del Castagno<\/strong> (1456).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_fa338b-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_fa338b-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_fa338b-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_fa338b-d5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_fa338b-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_fa338b-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_fa338b-d5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_6ba6be-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_6ba6be-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_6ba6be-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_6ba6be-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_6ba6be-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_6ba6be-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_6ba6be-a6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_6ba6be-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_6ba6be-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_6ba6be-a6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_414bcf-7f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_414bcf-7f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/104.jpg\" alt=\"The florence cathedral (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/104.jpg 820w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/104-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/104-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/104-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The neo-Gothic facade of Florence Cathedral<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remember that the <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong> was a place of worship and an important social hub. Due to this function, over time, it became enriched with busts of various prominent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figures from Florence. Starting with the bust of architect <strong>Arnolfo di Cambio<\/strong>, by <strong>Aristodemo Costoli<\/strong>, as well as those of <strong>Giotto<\/strong> and <strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, remember to visit the undergrounds of the <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong>. Here, not only were the city&#8217;s bishops buried for centuries, but you can also explore the archaeological part. Today, it is possible to see the remains of the <strong>Paleochristian church<\/strong> on which the <em>Cathedral<\/em> stands. To descend underground, look for the staircase in the left aisle, after <strong>Brunelleschi&#8217;s tomb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_8a1372-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_8a1372-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_8a1372-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_8a1372-4b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_8a1372-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_8a1372-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_8a1372-4b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_48814c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_48814c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_48814c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_48814c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_48814c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_48814c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_48814c-76{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_48814c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_48814c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_48814c-76\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_3268b3-c7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_3268b3-c7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/98.jpg\" alt=\"The rose window of the church of Santa Maria del Fiore in The florence cathedral Florence made of white marble of Carrara\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/98.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/98-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/98-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption>The rose window of the church of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence made of white marble of Carrara<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3766_063de3-1b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_063de3-1b\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/99.jpg\" alt=\"The florence cathedral ROSONE DEL DUOMO DI FIRENZE\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/99.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/99-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/99-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption>The rose window of the church of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence made of white marble of Carrara<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_53f467-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_53f467-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_53f467-70\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_53f467-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_53f467-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_53f467-70\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_53f467-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_53f467-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_53f467-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_53f467-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_53f467-70\">The challenge of Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If the construction works of the <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong> with <strong>Francesco Talenti<\/strong> proceeded relatively smoothly, the same cannot be said for the dome, the last element to be completed. A heated debate opened on how to build it (a matter probably deliberately overlooked until then, as no concrete solution had been found). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, a public competition was decided for designing the dome and the tools and machinery needed for its construction. There were no winners. However, a certain <strong>Filippo Brunelleschi<\/strong> presented an appealing project, and in the absence of other options, it was decided to try putting it into practice. The works progressed slowly, adjusting as the dome was raised.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_b182ed-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_b182ed-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_b182ed-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_b182ed-1b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_b182ed-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_b182ed-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_b182ed-1b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_5c0746-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_5c0746-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_5c0746-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_5c0746-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_5c0746-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_5c0746-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_5c0746-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_5c0746-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_5c0746-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_5c0746-51\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_b1442b-4c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_b1442b-4c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/101.jpg\" alt=\"florence cathedral What is special about Brunelleschi's dome?\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/101.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/101-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/101-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>A view of Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome from Giotto&#8217;s bell tower<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong>&#8216;s idea was something never tried before. An independent dome was attempted for the first time, eliminating the wooden support structure (<strong>cantina<\/strong>) previously used to build domes and arches. To construct it, the thickness of the inner dome had to be thicker than the outer one. The arrangement of the bricks in a herringbone pattern was studied to minimize the risk of the mortar slipping. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_a05ebd-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_a05ebd-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_a05ebd-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_a05ebd-10 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_a05ebd-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_a05ebd-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_a05ebd-10 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_452d32-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_452d32-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_452d32-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_452d32-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_452d32-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_452d32-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_452d32-bc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_452d32-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_452d32-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_452d32-bc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"4746\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Acc_org_post\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"Z35Q282\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The angle of the bricks was also crucial to prevent them from collapsing with the addition of slow-setting mortar. Today, thanks to some findings, <strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong> attempted a similar project using the church of <strong>San Jacopo Soprarno<\/strong> as a model. We know that the project underwent slight modifications based on how the structure responded to the increasing weight and height. It was an ambitious and spectacular project we are fortunate and privileged to admire while visiting Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_532ede-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_532ede-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_532ede-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_532ede-71 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_532ede-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_532ede-71 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_532ede-71 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_57ae3d-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_57ae3d-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_57ae3d-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_57ae3d-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_57ae3d-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_57ae3d-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_57ae3d-13{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_57ae3d-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_57ae3d-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_57ae3d-13\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_22e46c-33 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_22e46c-33\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/102.jpg\" alt=\"florence cathedral How many steps does Brunelleschi's dome have?\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/102.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/102-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/102-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>A view of Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome and the Florence cathedral from the top of Giotto&#8217;s bell tower<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_6892f8-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_6892f8-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_6892f8-28\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_6892f8-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_6892f8-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_6892f8-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_6892f8-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_6892f8-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_6892f8-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_6892f8-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_6892f8-28\">Giotto&#8217;s Campanile, the ancient bell tower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A brief mention is also due to <strong>Giotto&#8217;s Campanile<\/strong> (or <strong>Giotto&#8217;s Bell Tower<\/strong>). The construction of the bell tower of the <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong>, <strong>Santa Maria del Fiore<\/strong>, began in <strong>1298<\/strong> with the excavation of its foundations. Initially directed by <strong>Arnolfo di Cambio<\/strong> (who was already working on reconstructing the entire Cathedral), the works were passed on to <strong>Giotto di Bondone<\/strong> in 1334.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Giotto <\/strong>worked on it until his death, which occurred in 1337 due to the <strong>Black Death<\/strong>. He was succeeded by <strong>Taddeo Gaddi<\/strong>, who, according to scholars, intervened to strengthen the structure, and the construction was later completed by <strong>Andrea Pisano<\/strong> and <strong>Francesco Talenti<\/strong>. White, green, and red marbles were also chosen for the <strong>bell tower<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_14edf8-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_14edf8-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_14edf8-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_14edf8-1b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_14edf8-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_14edf8-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_14edf8-1b aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_a25b54-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_a25b54-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_a25b54-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_a25b54-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_a25b54-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_a25b54-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_a25b54-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_a25b54-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_a25b54-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_a25b54-10\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/city.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"32\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"city\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"Z35Q282\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The structure is <strong>85 meters high<\/strong>, and by climbing the<strong> 413 steps,<\/strong> you can reach up to <strong>82 meters<\/strong>. To delve into it and discover the best way to visit it, take advantage of our guide to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/florence-duomos-giottos-bell-tower-florence-cathedral\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3327\">Giotto&#8217;s Campanile<\/a><\/strong> (<strong>Giotto&#8217;s bell tower<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_72399c-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_72399c-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_72399c-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_72399c-33 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_72399c-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_72399c-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_72399c-33 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_11bbff-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_11bbff-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_11bbff-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_11bbff-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_11bbff-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_11bbff-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_11bbff-cf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_11bbff-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_11bbff-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_11bbff-cf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1690358744048!6m8!1m7!1sCAoSK0FGMVFpcE8xWnR6TlMzckp1Wmp4T3hhYktTcUJDTmM2M3pUUEE1ZkQ1aHc.!2m2!1d43.7728658!2d11.2557519!3f63.799955114821955!4f-14.955476516099822!5f0.4000000000000002\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_61a2df-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_61a2df-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_61a2df-d0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_61a2df-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_61a2df-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_61a2df-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_61a2df-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_61a2df-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_61a2df-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_61a2df-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_61a2df-d0\">Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_dc9cc4-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_dc9cc4-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_dc9cc4-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_dc9cc4-3e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_dc9cc4-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_dc9cc4-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_dc9cc4-3e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_7022c7-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_7022c7-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_7022c7-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_7022c7-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_7022c7-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_7022c7-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_7022c7-d8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_7022c7-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_7022c7-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_7022c7-d8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_c30618-b1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_c30618-b1\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/108.jpg\" alt=\"The Museo dell\u2019Opera del Duomo di Firenze (Florence Cathedral Museum)\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/108.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/108-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/108-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The Museo dell\u2019Opera del Duomo di Firenze (Florence Cathedral Museum)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Among the many <strong>museums in Florence<\/strong> to be noticed, we must mention the <strong>Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence<\/strong>. You will find <strong>28 rooms<\/strong> spread over approximately <strong>6,000 m\u00b2<\/strong> and three levels here. The exhibition focuses not only on the artists who worked on the construction of the <strong>Santa Maria del Fiore basilica <\/strong>but also included everything related to its construction, from excavations for the foundations to the architectural expedients used. More than <strong>750<\/strong> works of art have been created over<strong> 720 years<\/strong>, including the world&#8217;s <strong>largest collection of monumental Florentine sculptures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_172378-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_172378-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_172378-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_172378-5e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_172378-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_172378-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_172378-5e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_b19a6e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_b19a6e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_b19a6e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_b19a6e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_b19a6e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_b19a6e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_b19a6e-9d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_b19a6e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_b19a6e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_b19a6e-9d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_845ef2-9b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_845ef2-9b\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/109.jpg\" alt=\"The large Galleria del Campanile (Gallery of the Bell Tower)\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/109.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/109-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/109-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The large Galleria del Campanile (Gallery of the Bell Tower)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before becoming a museum, the<strong> Opera del Duomo in Florence<\/strong> (<strong><em>founded in 1296<\/em><\/strong>) was responsible for managing the administration of the construction works of the <strong>Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral<\/strong>. Only in 1400 did it move to its current location and remained active to guarantee the maintenance of the complex formed by the Cathedral and the surrounding structures (<strong><em>Baptistery and Campanile<\/em><\/strong>). Starting in 1891, it took on the form of a museum to allow everyone to learn about and admire the artworks and history of the Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_37a533-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_37a533-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_37a533-6d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_37a533-6d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_37a533-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_37a533-6d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_37a533-6d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_37a533-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_37a533-6d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_37a533-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_37a533-6d\">Not to be missed inside the Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_cf25ff-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_cf25ff-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_cf25ff-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_cf25ff-a9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_cf25ff-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_cf25ff-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_cf25ff-a9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_2ed661-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_2ed661-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_2ed661-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_2ed661-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_2ed661-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_2ed661-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_2ed661-22{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_2ed661-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_2ed661-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_2ed661-22\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_273cef-83 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_273cef-83\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/105.jpg\" alt=\"The Deposition (Piet\u00e0 Bandini)\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/105.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/105-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/105-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>The Deposition (Piet\u00e0 Bandini) &#8211; Sculpture by Michelangelo<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some important works by <strong>Donatello<\/strong>, including the <strong>Cantorie of the Cathedral<\/strong>, the Creation of Eve, the <strong>Beardless Prophet<\/strong>, the <strong>Thoughtful Prophet<\/strong>, the Little Prophet, Cantoria, <strong>St. John the Evangelist<\/strong>, <strong>Penitent Magdalene<\/strong>, and <strong>Zuccone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The original panels of the Gate of Paradise from the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the work of <strong>Lorenzo Ghiberti<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Treasure of San Giovanni<\/strong> Cross by <strong>Antonio del Pollaiolo<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The marble sculpture of the <strong>Pieta<\/strong> from the<strong> Duomo<\/strong> by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accademiadavidtickets.com\/michelangelo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelangelo Buonarroti<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The models designed by <strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong> for the construction of the dome, including those for the various necessary machines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The projects for the facade date back to the 16th century.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fragments of sculptures by <strong>Tino di Camaino<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The silver altar of St. John, destined for the Baptistery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several sculptures by <strong>Arnolfo di Cambio<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Prophet Habakkuk by <strong>Luca della Robbia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bas-reliefs, sculptures, and other Roman artifacts found in the foundations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The relic of a finger of <strong>St. John the Baptist<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_a8d2a0-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_a8d2a0-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_a8d2a0-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_a8d2a0-1b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_a8d2a0-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_a8d2a0-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_a8d2a0-1b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_aaee31-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_aaee31-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_aaee31-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_aaee31-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_aaee31-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_aaee31-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_aaee31-05{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_aaee31-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_aaee31-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_aaee31-05\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_45567e-03 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_45567e-03\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"550\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/106.jpg\" alt=\"Donatello, Cantoria, 1433-1439\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/106.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/106-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/106-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Donatello, Cantoria, 1433-1439<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_efe837-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_efe837-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_efe837-4e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_efe837-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_efe837-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_efe837-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_efe837-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_efe837-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_efe837-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_efe837-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_efe837-4e\">Curiosities about the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>In 1296, the <strong>Cathedral<\/strong> was dedicated to the Madonna &#8220;<strong>del fiore<\/strong>,&#8221; the patron <strong>saint of Fiorenza<\/strong> (<strong>Florence<\/strong>). However, it took a decree from the <strong>Signoria<\/strong> in <strong>1412<\/strong> to impose the new name on the Florentines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Francesco Talenti<\/strong> risked a fine from the <strong>Opera del Duomo<\/strong> authorities as he was not present enough on the construction site. He was eventually dismissed from the works after completing the first three bays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several artists and architects participated in the public competition to construct the <strong>bell tower<\/strong>. However, only <strong>Filippo Brunelleschi<\/strong> and his great rival, <strong>Lorenzo Ghiberti<\/strong>, <strong>stood out<\/strong>. To eliminate his opponent, <strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong> devised a stratagem: he only showed up on the site for a few days. This was enough time for everyone to realize that <strong>Ghiberti <\/strong>could not carry on the project, and soon <strong>Brunelleschi <\/strong>was called back to supervise the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main bronze door and the left side door are the work of <strong>Augusto Passaglia<\/strong>, while the right one is by <strong>Giuseppe Cassioli<\/strong>. The latter faced a series of endless misfortunes during the works, so much so that he took his own life (<strong>the right door<\/strong>), suffocating with a snake wrapped around his throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its consecration on <strong>March 25, 1436<\/strong>, the <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong> has been the scene of events that marked the city&#8217;s history, from the most solemn celebrations to the sermons of <strong>Girolamo Savonarola<\/strong>, to popular assemblies and public readings of the <strong>Divine Comedy<\/strong>. It was the venue for the <strong>Council of Florence<\/strong> (<strong>1438-1439<\/strong>), where the Latin and Byzantine churches were reunified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, here began the <strong>Pazzi <\/strong>Conspiracy. During the Mass inside the <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong> on April 26, 1478, two assassins murdered <strong>Giuliano de&#8217; Medici<\/strong> and attempted to kill his brother, <strong>Lorenzo<\/strong>. However, the Florentines supported the <strong>Medici<\/strong> and helped <strong>Lorenzo<\/strong>, who would become <strong>Il Magnifico<\/strong>, to escape. But they didn&#8217;t forget the instigators of the brutal murder, and for days, the population revolted and obtained the hanging of many members of the <strong>Pazzi family<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The extreme complexity and innovation in constructing <strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong>&#8216;s dome led to it being considered the first great work of <strong>Renaissance architecture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once upon a time, near the current location of the <strong>Opera del Duomo Museum<\/strong>, stood the workshop of architect and sculptor <strong>Lorenzo Ghiberti<\/strong>. Inside were ovens where he created the bronze doors for the <strong>Baptistery of San Giovanni<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, near the <strong>Opera del Duomo Museum<\/strong>, you can find the spot where a block of marble left over from the works for the Cathedral was &#8220;<strong>recycled<\/strong>&#8221; by <strong>Michelangelo Buonarroti<\/strong>. The result was his famous <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/the-david-by-michelangelo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"195\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David<\/a><\/strong>, now preserved in the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/the-history-of-the-accademia-gallery\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3122\">Accademia Gallery<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its 3600 m\u00b2 of frescoed surface, the <strong>Florence Cathedral<\/strong> holds the record for the most extensive frescoed surface ever. The frescoes were created between <strong>1572<\/strong> and <strong>1579<\/strong> by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visituffizi.com\/giorgio-vasari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giorgio Vasari<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>Federico Zuccari<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for the answer to the crossword puzzle clue &#8220;<strong>borders the Florence Cathedral<\/strong>,&#8221; the answer is &#8220;<strong>Giotto&#8217;s Campanile<\/strong>&#8220;!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To the left of the facade is the so-called <strong>Porta di Balla or dei Cornacchini<\/strong>, dating back to the late 14th century. It is characterized by <strong>two lions holding twisted<\/strong> (<strong>or tortile<\/strong>) columns. Legend has it that a man named <strong>Anselmo<\/strong>, who lived right before the <strong>Cornacchini family<\/strong>&#8216;s houses on today&#8217;s<strong> Via Ricasoli<\/strong>, dreamed one night of one of those lions about to devour him. Upon waking, almost as a challenge, he put his hand inside the stone lion&#8217;s mouth without noticing that there was a scorpion hidden inside. Anselmo was stung by the scorpion and died shortly after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can climb <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/brunelleschis-dome-cupola-di-brunelleschi\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3300\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome<\/a><\/strong> by ascending <strong>436 <\/strong>steps. The reward is a panoramic view of Florence at a height of 91 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the <strong>post-flood renovation<\/strong> works in 1966, a discovery was made regarding the marble used in the floors. They had been recovered and reused from the ancient facade dating back to 1520.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the counter facade, one of the last liturgical clocks is still in operation. These clocks mark the Italian &#8220;<strong>hora<\/strong>,&#8221; where each day is divided into 24 sections more or less corresponding to the hours, which change depending on the season. The one in the Florence Cathedral was frescoed by <strong>Paolo Uccello<\/strong> in <strong>1443<\/strong>, and at the corners, you can find four evangelists.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab80be-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab80be-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab80be-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab80be-ac > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab80be-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_ab80be-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_ab80be-ac alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_56ea1a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_56ea1a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_56ea1a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_56ea1a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_56ea1a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_56ea1a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_56ea1a-88{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_56ea1a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_56ea1a-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_56ea1a-88\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_de5389-92 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_de5389-92\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"550\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/107.jpg\" alt=\"Paolo Uccello's Clock in The The florence cathedral \" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/107.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/107-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/107-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Paolo Uccello&#8217;s Clock in The The florence cathedral <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b9807a-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b9807a-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_b9807a-84\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b9807a-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b9807a-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_b9807a-84\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b9807a-84 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b9807a-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_b9807a-84\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_b9807a-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_b9807a-84\">Florence Cathedral: Opening hours, tickets, and helpful tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedra<\/strong>l is in<strong> Piazza del Duomo<\/strong>, a stone&#8217;s throw from <strong>Piazza della Signoria<\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/basilica-of-santa-maria-novella-florence\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3261\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basilica of Santa Maria Novella<\/a><\/strong>. The closest bus stops are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pucci Duomo (lines 14 and 23)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Santa Maria Nuova (lines 14 and 23)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pecori Duomo (line C4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening hours are different for visiting the various areas that make up the Florence Cathedral. Similarly, the prices may vary based on the area of interest. To purchase tickets for the Florence Cathedral, you must visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/duomo.firenze.it\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official website of the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore<\/a><\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_d31b5a-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_d31b5a-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_d31b5a-37\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_d31b5a-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_d31b5a-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_d31b5a-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_d31b5a-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_d31b5a-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_d31b5a-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_d31b5a-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_d31b5a-37\">Opening hours<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_a7c626-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_a7c626-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_a7c626-b3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_a7c626-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_a7c626-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_a7c626-b3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_a7c626-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_a7c626-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_a7c626-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_a7c626-b3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_a7c626-b3\">The Cathedral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday to Saturday from 10:45 AM to 15:45 PM , closed on Sundays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free entrance (right side of the facade).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please wear appropriate, respectful clothing as this is a religious site.<\/strong> Short shorts, tank tops, sandals, hats, and sunglasses will not be allowed inside. Access to the Dome, the bell tower and the museum is not allowed with bulky bags and backpacks. The cloakroom is located at the ticket office of the Museum Opera del Duomo.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_2fd743-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_2fd743-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_2fd743-4b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_2fd743-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_2fd743-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_2fd743-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_2fd743-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_2fd743-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_2fd743-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_2fd743-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_2fd743-4b\">Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday to Friday from 8:15 to 18:45.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday from 8:15 to 17:30.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday and public holidays from 12:45 to 17:30.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brunelleschi Pass: \u20ac30 from 15 years and older, reduced to \u20ac12 for kids 7-14 and free for under 6 years old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_0944db-46, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_0944db-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_0944db-46\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_0944db-46 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_0944db-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_0944db-46\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_0944db-46 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_0944db-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_0944db-46\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_0944db-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_0944db-46\">Giotto&#8217;s Campanile:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday to Sunday from 8:15 to 18:45.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bell tower is included in 2 passes, which range in cost from \u20ac20-30, depending on whether you want to visit 4 or all 5 monuments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free for children up to 6 years old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b526c3-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b526c3-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_b526c3-e6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b526c3-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b526c3-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_b526c3-e6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b526c3-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_b526c3-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_b526c3-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_b526c3-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_b526c3-e6\">Terraces of the Cathedral:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Closed on Sundays during the summer period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full ticket: \u20ac25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced (7-14 years): \u20ac10.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free for children up to 6 years old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_013efd-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_013efd-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_013efd-94\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_013efd-94 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_013efd-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_013efd-94\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_013efd-94 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_013efd-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_013efd-94\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_013efd-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_013efd-94\">Baptistery of San Giovanni:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every day 08:30 am &#8211; 7:45pm.Hours are subject to change at any time, as this is a religious building and used for religious services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Baptistery is included in all 3 passes, which cost from \u20ac15-30, depending on whether you want to visit 3, 4 or all 5 monuments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free for children up to 6 years old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_7f0d47-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_7f0d47-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_7f0d47-0b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_7f0d47-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_7f0d47-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_7f0d47-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_7f0d47-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_7f0d47-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_7f0d47-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_7f0d47-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_7f0d47-0b\">Opera del Duomo Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every day except the first Tuesday of the month, from 08:30 to 19:00.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum is included in all 3 passes, which vary in cost from \u20ac15-30, depending on whether you want to visit 3, 4 or all 5 monuments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free for children up to 6 years old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourists who have already visited Florence and its Duomo recommend booking a guided tour. This way, it will be easier to discover and identify everything the city&#8217;s most famous church offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most economical solution is undoubtedly the combined ticket, including the Campanile, Baptistery, Dome, and Cathedral. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, entry methods, and prices may change, so it&#8217;s better to keep an eye on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/duomo.firenze.it\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official website of the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore<\/a> <\/strong>before departing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, book well in advance if you plan to visit the Florence Cathedral during the summer solstice to see the sun&#8217;s passage in the <strong>solar gnomon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3766_4c7e21-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3766_4c7e21-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3766_4c7e21-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3766_4c7e21-c7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_4c7e21-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3766_4c7e21-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3766_4c7e21-c7 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3766_a7ad07-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3766_a7ad07-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3766_a7ad07-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3766_a7ad07-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3766_a7ad07-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3766_a7ad07-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3766_a7ad07-4a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3766_a7ad07-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3766_a7ad07-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_a7ad07-4a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/city.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"32\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"city\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"Z35Q282\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_abdc70-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_abdc70-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_abdc70-cc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_abdc70-cc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_abdc70-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_abdc70-cc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_abdc70-cc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3766_abdc70-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_abdc70-cc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3766_abdc70-cc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3766_abdc70-cc\">What do tourists say about the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>As we have seen, the <strong>Florence Cathedral <\/strong>is a structure of religious and social importance with unique architecture worldwide. Wandering through the alleys of Florence, it is impossible not to be awestruck when catching a glimpse of its colors. But what remains in the hearts of tourists who have visited the <strong>Santa Maria del Fiore Church<\/strong> and wanted to leave their feedback on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g187895-d198675-Reviews-Duomo_Cattedrale_di_Santa_Maria_del_Fiore-Florence_Tuscany.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TripAdvisor<\/strong>&#8216;<\/a>s dedicated page? 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3766_b84106-ac\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image3766_3efa75-eb .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3766_3efa75-eb\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"930\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/97.jpg\" alt=\"The florence cathedral Is the Duomo in Florence worth it?\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/97.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/97-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/97-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Tripadvisor reviews about The florence cathedral<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>The general 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