{"id":3300,"date":"2023-06-15T20:25:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T20:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/?p=3300"},"modified":"2023-07-25T21:00:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T21:00:57","slug":"brunelleschis-kuppel-kuppel-di-brunelleschi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/nb\/brunelleschis-dome-cupola-di-brunelleschi\/","title":{"rendered":"Brunelleschis kuppel"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id_161d1d-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_161d1d-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_161d1d-65 > .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-id_161d1d-65 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_161d1d-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_161d1d-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_161d1d-65 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-column_cb63a9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_cb63a9-39 > .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-column_cb63a9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_cb63a9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_cb63a9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_cb63a9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_cb63a9-39{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_cb63a9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_cb63a9-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_cb63a9-39\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_16204d-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_16204d-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_16204d-71\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_16204d-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_16204d-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_16204d-71\"] 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-heading_16204d-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_16204d-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_16204d-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading_16204d-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_16204d-71\">THE BRUNELLESCHI\u2019S DOME OF THE FLORENCE CATHEDRAL<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_3db911-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_3db911-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_3db911-c1 > .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-id_3db911-c1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_3db911-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_3db911-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_3db911-c1 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-column_8acc53-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_8acc53-b3 > .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-column_8acc53-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_8acc53-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_8acc53-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_8acc53-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_8acc53-b3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_8acc53-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_8acc53-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_8acc53-b3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0dfc3c-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0dfc3c-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0dfc3c-ab\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0dfc3c-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0dfc3c-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0dfc3c-ab\"] 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-heading_0dfc3c-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0dfc3c-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0dfc3c-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_0dfc3c-ab wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0dfc3c-ab\">The Dome ( Cupola ) of the Florence Cathedral by Brunelleschi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The cathedral&#8217;s dome<\/strong> or <strong>Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome<\/strong>, designed by <strong>Filippo<\/strong> <strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong>, is still today the <strong>largest masonry dome in the world<\/strong>. Let&#8217;s discover its fascinating history and the ingenious techniques devised to create this engineering masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_6e245d-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_6e245d-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_6e245d-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-id_6e245d-20 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_6e245d-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_6e245d-20 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_6e245d-20 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-column_c21554-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_c21554-33 > .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-column_c21554-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_c21554-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_c21554-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_c21554-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_c21554-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_c21554-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_c21554-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_c21554-33\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-item_count=\"3\" data-destination-type=\"venue\" data-destination-id=\"145662\" data-partner=\"accademiagallery.org\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_df4aac-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_df4aac-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_df4aac-9c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_df4aac-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_df4aac-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_df4aac-9c\"] 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-heading_df4aac-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_df4aac-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_df4aac-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_df4aac-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_df4aac-9c\">History of the Cupola of the Florence Cathedral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/duomo-florence-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"580\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa Maria del Fiore church<\/a><\/strong> was completed in <strong>1315<\/strong>, the <strong>dome<\/strong> above the choir did not yet exist due to various technical challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of these challenges was related to the construction of wooden centering, which essentially consisted of arched scaffolding that facilitated the shaping and support of the <strong>dome<\/strong> under construction. However, due to the size of the dome, this approach proved unsuitable for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>1420<\/strong>, following a public competition, <strong>Filippo Brunelleschi<\/strong> and <strong>Lorenzo Ghiberti <\/strong>were entrusted with the direction of the construction site, although the latter still needed to complete the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the structure&#8217;s completion in <strong>1436<\/strong>, <strong>Pope Eugenius IV<\/strong> officially consecrated the cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brunelleschi&#8217;s design was reminiscent of the one hypothesized by <strong>Arnolfo di Cambio<\/strong>, the architect who conceived the cathedral. A fresco from <strong>1355<\/strong> located on the vault of the &#8220;<strong><em>Cappellone degli Spagnoli<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; in the church of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/basilica-of-santa-maria-novella-florence\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3261\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa Maria Novella<\/a><\/strong> depicts the cathedral&#8217;s dome with similar forms.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_890ea1-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_890ea1-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_890ea1-2b > .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-id_890ea1-2b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_890ea1-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_890ea1-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_890ea1-2b 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-column_52fa38-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_52fa38-2f > .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-column_52fa38-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_52fa38-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_52fa38-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_52fa38-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_52fa38-2f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_52fa38-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_52fa38-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_52fa38-2f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_f879cd-12 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_f879cd-12\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/53.jpg\" alt=\"Brunelleschi's Dome\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/53.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/53-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/53-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>From the top view &#8211; Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5d3dee-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5d3dee-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5d3dee-e6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5d3dee-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5d3dee-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5d3dee-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-heading_5d3dee-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5d3dee-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5d3dee-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_5d3dee-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5d3dee-e6\">The architecture of the Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome (Cupola) of the Florence Cathedral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong>&#8216;s incredible dome has an internal diameter of <strong>45.5 meters<\/strong> while reaching <strong>54.8 meters<\/strong> on the outside. Given these truly exceptional dimensions, it is considered an impressive architectural feat, especially considering the era in which it was executed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong> had to solve numerous dilemmas regarding his design&#8217;s feasibility, stability, and safety. The dome appears octagonal from the outside and comprises two overlapping and self-supporting shells separated by a <strong>1.20-meter-wide gap<\/strong>.<br><br>Using the <strong>golden ratio<\/strong>, which was popular during that time and considered balance and harmony, <strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong> achieved his goal but implemented some construction techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_9400c9-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_9400c9-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_9400c9-3e > .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-id_9400c9-3e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_9400c9-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_9400c9-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_9400c9-3e 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-column_052560-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_052560-d1 > .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-column_052560-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_052560-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_052560-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_052560-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_052560-d1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_052560-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_052560-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_052560-d1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-item_count=\"3\" data-destination-type=\"venue\" data-destination-id=\"145662\" data-partner=\"accademiagallery.org\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>He calculated the exact inclination of the walls and established the herringbone arrangement of the bricks to prevent them from falling. The external ribs and the upper lantern also contributed to the structure&#8217;s stability, counteracting the forces that could cause the dome to collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, the internal octagonal drum is raised to another level, where the so-called &#8220;<strong>eyes<\/strong>&#8221; are visible. These eight circular windows illuminate the underlying choir and apse area.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_573848-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_573848-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_573848-e6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_573848-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_573848-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_573848-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-heading_573848-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_573848-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_573848-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_573848-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_573848-e6\">FRESCOES OF BRUNELLESCHI&#8217;S DOME<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_7688da-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_7688da-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_7688da-99 > .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-id_7688da-99 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_7688da-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_7688da-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_7688da-99 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-column_a97469-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_a97469-3d > .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-column_a97469-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_a97469-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_a97469-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_a97469-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_a97469-3d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_a97469-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_a97469-3d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_a97469-3d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_d43a4d-c1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_d43a4d-c1\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/51.jpg\" alt=\"Brunelleschi's Dome\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/51.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/51-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/51-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Frescos of the Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Initially, the interior decoration of the <strong>Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome<\/strong> was supposed to be created with <strong>golden mosaics<\/strong>. However, their excessive weight, exorbitant costs, and stylistic preferences of the time led to a different decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cosimo I de&#8217; Medici <\/strong>decided to begin the works in <strong>1572<\/strong>, during the Mannerist era. He entrusted the task to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visituffizi.com\/giorgio-vasari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giorgio Vasari<\/a><\/strong>, who only completed the final round around the oculus. <strong>Federico Zuccari<\/strong>, his disciple, and other artists completed the works in<strong> 1579<\/strong>. At that time, it was one of the most significant symbolic cycles <strong>in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The overarching theme is the <strong>Universal Judgment<\/strong>, illustrated on the dome, which is divided into eight sections, further divided into <strong>six registers<\/strong>. Each sector represents choirs of angels, saints, virtues, and beatitudes. The prominent figure is the large depiction of <strong>Christ<\/strong> with the <strong>Madonna<\/strong> and <strong>Saint John the Baptist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also allegorical figures of the time, contemporary personalities, including the <strong>Medici family<\/strong>, the emperor, and the <strong>King of France<\/strong>, and artists like <strong>Vasari<\/strong> and <strong>Giambologna<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3665_7dee47-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3665_7dee47-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3665_7dee47-f9 > .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-id3665_7dee47-f9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3665_7dee47-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3665_7dee47-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3665_7dee47-f9 alignnone has-palette-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg 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-column3665_aed628-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3665_aed628-c7 > .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-column3665_aed628-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3665_aed628-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3665_aed628-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3665_aed628-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3665_aed628-c7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3665_aed628-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3665_aed628-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3665_aed628-c7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3665_c74396-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3665_c74396-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3665_c74396-43\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3665_c74396-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3665_c74396-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3665_c74396-43\"] 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-heading3665_c74396-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3665_c74396-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3665_c74396-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3665_c74396-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3665_c74396-43\"><strong>Florence Travel Guides<\/strong> You May Like &#8211; 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3665_dd37d4-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3665_dd37d4-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3665_dd37d4-10 > .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-id3665_dd37d4-10 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3665_dd37d4-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3665_dd37d4-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3665_dd37d4-10 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-column3665_8e692a-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3665_8e692a-c2 > .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-column3665_8e692a-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3665_8e692a-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3665_8e692a-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3665_8e692a-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3665_8e692a-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3665_8e692a-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3665_8e692a-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3665_8e692a-c2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"Z35Q282\" data-gyg-cmp=\"accademia_org_blog\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6471f1-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6471f1-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6471f1-89\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6471f1-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6471f1-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6471f1-89\"] 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-heading_6471f1-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_6471f1-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6471f1-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_6471f1-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_6471f1-89\">LANTERN OF THE FLORENCE CATHEDRAL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The impressive <strong>Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome<\/strong> of the <strong>cathedral<\/strong> is crowned by the <strong>lantern<\/strong>, also designed by <strong>Brunelleschi<\/strong>, who, however, passed away before its completion. The works, initiated in <strong>1446<\/strong>, were finished by <strong>Michelozzo<\/strong> and other artists in<strong> 1461<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above the lantern is a large golden sphere designed by <strong>Verrocchio<\/strong>. The hollow sphere, with a diameter of two and a half meters, is accessible from the inside for technicians to inspect its physical condition. At the highest point of the cathedral, there is a large golden cross, reaching a height of <strong>116 meters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_2ca595-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_2ca595-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_2ca595-7b > .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-id_2ca595-7b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_2ca595-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_2ca595-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_2ca595-7b 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-column_b68ffd-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b68ffd-02 > .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-column_b68ffd-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b68ffd-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b68ffd-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b68ffd-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b68ffd-02{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b68ffd-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b68ffd-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_b68ffd-02\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_992a61-fa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_992a61-fa\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/50.jpg\" alt=\"Brunelleschi's Dome\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/50.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/50-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/50-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Lanter of the Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since its inception, the golden sphere has been subjected to adverse weather events. In <strong>1601<\/strong>, it was struck by a lightning bolt so forcefully that it fell onto the square below. Even now, the impact point is marked by a white marble slab.<br><br>On the outer <strong>octagonal perimeter<\/strong> of the dome, one can notice the unfinished walkway by <strong>Baccio d&#8217;Agnolo<\/strong>. When <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visituffizi.com\/michelangelo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelangelo<\/a><\/strong> was asked to express his opinion, he criticized it so much that the artist refused to complete it. That&#8217;s why this architectural part of the church still appears rough.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e01acb-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e01acb-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e01acb-da\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e01acb-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e01acb-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e01acb-da\"] 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-heading_e01acb-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e01acb-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e01acb-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_e01acb-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e01acb-da\">VISITING BRUNELLESCHI&#8217;S DOME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guided tours of <strong>Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome<\/strong> begin at the <strong>Porta della Mandorla<\/strong>, on the side of the cathedral. Climbing the steep spiral staircase with <strong>463 steps<\/strong>, visitors reach the inner terrace of the <strong>dome<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_89f2c8-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_89f2c8-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_89f2c8-37 > .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-id_89f2c8-37 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_89f2c8-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_89f2c8-37 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_89f2c8-37 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-column_ab7c9b-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_ab7c9b-a9 > .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-column_ab7c9b-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_ab7c9b-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_ab7c9b-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_ab7c9b-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_ab7c9b-a9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_ab7c9b-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_ab7c9b-a9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_ab7c9b-a9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_9b1c4c-85 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_9b1c4c-85\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/52.jpg\" alt=\"Brunelleschi's Dome\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/52.jpg 730w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/52-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accademiagallery.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/52-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome steps<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The dimensions and height are <strong>dizzying<\/strong> in every direction. One can see the choir area and the spectacular marble floors while looking up, revealing <strong>Vasari<\/strong>&#8216;s magnificent Judgement Day fresco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The path only follows part of the <strong>dome<\/strong>&#8216;s perimeter because, at a certain point, it enters through a small door and leads into the gap between the two overlapping domes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ascent continues, literally climbing the inner dome and following its sloping profile. Finally, visitors emerge onto the panoramic terrace of the upper lantern, from which they can admire the entire city of Florence and truly understand that the town is nestled among the <strong>Tuscan hills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_4eae56-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_4eae56-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_4eae56-04 > .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-id_4eae56-04 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_4eae56-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_4eae56-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_4eae56-04 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-column_550726-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_550726-08 > .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-column_550726-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_550726-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_550726-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_550726-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_550726-08{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_550726-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_550726-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_550726-08\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-item_count=\"3\" data-destination-type=\"venue\" data-destination-id=\"145662\" data-partner=\"accademiagallery.org\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The reddish colors of the roofs and the winding streets are fantastic to behold. Ancient palaces, monuments, churches, and parks can also be seen in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is truly an unforgettable experience when visiting Florence, a magnificent city of art.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_f5f969-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_f5f969-da > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_f5f969-da > .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-id_f5f969-da > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_f5f969-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_f5f969-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_f5f969-da 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-column_97a353-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_97a353-fd > .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-column_97a353-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_97a353-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_97a353-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_97a353-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_97a353-fd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_97a353-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_97a353-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_97a353-fd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d21baf-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d21baf-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d21baf-07\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d21baf-07 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d21baf-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d21baf-07\"] 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-heading_d21baf-07 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d21baf-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d21baf-07\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_d21baf-07 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d21baf-07\">HOW Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome BUILT  (VIDEO)<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1a1ffc-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1a1ffc-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1a1ffc-d8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1a1ffc-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1a1ffc-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1a1ffc-d8\"] 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-heading_1a1ffc-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1a1ffc-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1a1ffc-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading_1a1ffc-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1a1ffc-d8\"><em><strong>Here is the National Geographic video&nbsp;How an Amateur Built the World&#8217;s Biggest Dome, illustrating how Filippo Brunelleschi built the Florence cathedral&#8217;s dome:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_30bf3d-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_30bf3d-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_30bf3d-03 > .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-id_30bf3d-03 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_30bf3d-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_30bf3d-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_30bf3d-03 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-column_f7aa0d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f7aa0d-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-column_f7aa0d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f7aa0d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f7aa0d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f7aa0d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f7aa0d-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f7aa0d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_f7aa0d-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_f7aa0d-10\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_IOPlGPQPuM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_a9cd4a-57 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_a9cd4a-57 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_a9cd4a-57 > .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-id_a9cd4a-57 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_a9cd4a-57 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_a9cd4a-57 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_a9cd4a-57 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-column_1cb5ec-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_1cb5ec-f5 > .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-column_1cb5ec-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_1cb5ec-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_1cb5ec-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_1cb5ec-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_1cb5ec-f5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_1cb5ec-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_1cb5ec-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_1cb5ec-f5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2b84d3-a2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2b84d3-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2b84d3-a2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2b84d3-a2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2b84d3-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2b84d3-a2\"] 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-heading_2b84d3-a2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2b84d3-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2b84d3-a2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_2b84d3-a2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2b84d3-a2\"><strong>What is special about Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brunelleschi built the dome ( cupola ), the most enormous dome in the world at its construction. It also is considered one of the most significant architectural achievements of the Renaissance, still today.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eb6679-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eb6679-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_eb6679-2c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eb6679-2c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eb6679-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_eb6679-2c\"] 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-heading_eb6679-2c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_eb6679-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_eb6679-2c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_eb6679-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_eb6679-2c\"><strong>How many steps does Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome have?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome has 463 steps to climb before experiencing the view at the top. But it&#8217;s worth climbing and seeing the panorama view from the top of the Dome.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_558bbb-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_558bbb-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_558bbb-51\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_558bbb-51 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_558bbb-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_558bbb-51\"] 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-heading_558bbb-51 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_558bbb-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_558bbb-51\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_558bbb-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_558bbb-51\">Do you need tickets for Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting the interior of Florence Cathedral is free. You must book tickets to climb Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome with its magnificent view. Brunelleschi Pass &#8211; Brunelleschi Pass includes access to all the monuments in the square, allowing a complete experience in the heart of the beauty and spirituality of the city of Florence: the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Giotto&#8217;s Bell Tower, Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome, the Opera Museum of the Duomo and the ancient basilica of Santa Reparata with a single ticket, valid for three days from the selected visit date.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_20e99a-7d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_20e99a-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_20e99a-7d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_20e99a-7d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_20e99a-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_20e99a-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-heading_20e99a-7d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_20e99a-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_20e99a-7d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_20e99a-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_20e99a-7d\">Where to buy tickets for Brunelleschi&#8217;s dome?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cathedral Ticket office: located in&nbsp;<strong>Piazza San Giovanni 7<\/strong>&nbsp;and opens daily from 8:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Tickets: entrance to the Cathedral itself is free; however, there is always a line to get in, and in the Summer, the wait can be hours long.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE BRUNELLESCHI\u2019S DOME OF THE FLORENCE CATHEDRAL The Dome ( Cupola ) of the Florence Cathedral by Brunelleschi The cathedral&#8217;s dome or Brunelleschi&#8217;s Dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, is still today the largest masonry dome in the world. 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