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the dome of an old building is shown in this view from across the city's rooftops

The world-famous Duomo di Firenze - Santa Maria del Fiore church in Florence (Tuscany, Italy). The Dome was built in 1420-1436 by Filippo Brunelleschi and it's one of the most enduring symbols of the Italian Renaissance.

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Florence Cathedral, formally the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is the cathedral of Florence, Italy. It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio and was structurally completed by 1436, with the dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi.

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an aerial view of a large building in the middle of a city at night time

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The world-famous Duomo di Firenze - Santa Maria del Fiore church in Florence (Tuscany, Italy). The Dome was built in 1420-1436 by Filippo Brunelleschi and it's one of the most enduring symbols of the Italian Renaissance.

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an ornate building with two towers and a dome

Imagine... Spending years constructing this amazing Cathedral with a gigantic hole in the ceiling for a massive dome, knowing the technology, knowledge & skill did not actually exist to build the dome. About a hundred years passed before the dome was able to be designed & constructed by Brunelleschi. If you enjoy my work, please comment. You may also contact me through my 'real' site; www.JohnRRogers.com for more information on licensing and prints of this or any of my images. A note about…

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the dome of an old building in italy

Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, the dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore Church was built between 1420 and 1436. The dome has become one of the most famous features of the Italian Renaissance.

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an aerial view of the dome and surrounding buildings

Construction begun in 1296 in the Gothic style and completed in 1436. The Basilica Santa Maria del Fiore is located in Florence, Italy. The beautiful cathedral is a symbol for many. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink bordered by white. The basilica is one of Italy’s largest churches, and until the modern era, the dome was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.

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an ornate building with a clock tower in the background

I'm a big believer in getting up early to take photos to take advantage of the wonderful dawn light. Florence was no exception as these shots of the Duomo hopefully demonstrate. More of my Florence shots here : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/sets/72157650208172192 From Wikipedia : "The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (English, "Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower") is the main church of Florence, Italy. Il Duomo di Firenze, as it is ordinarily called, was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style…

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