El Duomo The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Saint Mary of the Flower) Lauren Sanchez
Location Florence, Italy
What’s there? Brunelleschi's Dome Giotto's Bell Tower The Baptistry of San Giovanni The Crypt of Santa Reparata inside Florence Cathedral The Museum of the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore
Brunelleschi’s Dome 1418, Brunelleschi enters competition to design dome Dome was constructed from The Lantern was completed in 1471 after Brunelleschi dies 2 domes: one made of marble and sandstone, one made of brick- and-mortar
Inside the Dome
Construction of the Dome
Giotto's Bell Tower Made of white, red, and green marble Giotto worked from Completed in steps to climb 276ft high
Ghiberti’s Doors “Gates of Paradise” Gilt bronze Removed from Baptistery in 1990
Rules Appropriate clothing is required, no bare arms/shoulders or bare legs Please be quiet Please turn your mobile phones off Do not eat nor drink Pets are not allowed Works of art must not be touched No smoking Please don't use flash or tripod
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