Brunelleschi Dome | Opera del Duomo, Florence - Duomo di Firenze
The dome is an absolute masterpiece of art, enchanting the world since the moment of its creation: the symbol of Florence, of Renaissance culture, and of all Western humanism. The dome was built between 1420 and 1436 to a plan by Filippo Brunelleschi, and is still the largest masonry vault in the world. Such a structure had been planned since ...
Florence Cathedral - Wikipedia
The basilica is one of Italy's largest churches and its dome, when first built back in the 15th century, was the largest ever built in western Europe. Although it was later overtaken by St Peter's Basilica, it still remains the largest dome ever constructed of bricks.
The Duomo | History, Architecture, Decoration, Florence, Cathedral ...
The Duomo, Roman Catholic church in Florence, Italy. When it was consecrated in 1436, it was the world’s largest church, able to accommodate 30,000 worshippers. Among the building’s significant features are its stained-glass windows; its ornate green, red, …
The Brunelleschi’s Dome of the Florence Cathedral - Florence …
Sep 19, 2016 · Discover all about the Brunelleschi's dome, the Renaissance masterpiece by Filippo Brunelleschi that covers the Florence cathedral.
Florence Cathedral, Brunelleschi: Italian Renaissance
The Renaissance in Florence is inextricably linked with the dome of its new cathedral, whose construction was a particularly inspirational element in Early Renaissance art and did much to confirm Florentine preeminence during the quattrocento rinascimento.
Filippo Brunelleschi | Biography, Artwork, Accomplishments, Dome ...
Filippo Brunelleschi, architect and engineer who was one of the pioneers of early Renaissance architecture in Italy. His major work is the dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo) in Florence (1420-36). Learn more about Brunelleschi’s life, …
Brunelleschi’s dome history: The Dome of Florence Cathedral
In the heart of Renaissance Florence, amidst the splendor of marble and the bustle of civic life, stands a testament to human ingenuity and architectural innovation: the Dome of Florence Cathedral, a masterpiece of engineering and design attributed to Filippo Brunelleschi.
This Renaissance 'superdome' took more than 100 years to build
Jul 14, 2022 · Florence's Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore astonished the world with its colossal dome ingeniously designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.
August 7, 1420: The start of construction of the dome - Duomo …
Exactly 604 years ago - on August 7, 1420 – a banquet with melons and wine inaugurated the construction of Florence Cathedral’s dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The dome is the symbol of the Italian Renaissance, it has the largest vault made of …
Brunelleschi's Dome - National Geographic
The dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy, was completed in 1436. Its supple curves and innovative engineering are a monument to the genius of Filippo Brunelleschi.