is not only Florence's religious center, but it's also the city's most recognizable attraction. Occupying the Piazza del Duomo in the heart of the city, this massive Gothic cathedral was erected ...

This image shows a terracotta portrait of Florence landmark cathedral's architect Filippo Brunelleschi dating back to the early Renaissance, which was recently found among the furnishings of an ...

This story appears in the February 2014 issue of National Geographic magazine. In 1418 the town fathers of Florence finally addressed a monumental problem they’d been ignoring for decades: the ...

But Florence has plenty of other sacred sites ... with a rectangular floor plan — instead of a cross-shaped cathedral like Notre Dame — and a semicircular apse for an altar.

Florence combines world-class art, stunning views, and delicious cuisine, making it a memorable destination with history and ...

Would you like to visit Florence? Discover some articles to help you plan out your trip: This impressive cathedral, whose construction began in the 13 th century and was completed in 1436 ...