Located in Florence, Italy, The Cathedral church of Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, is the fifth largest church in Europe with almost 153 meters long and 38 meters wide. It is also called as Duomo. The construction of this church was began in 1296 by Arnolfo di Cambio and completed by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1436. The church was consecrated on 25th March 1436 and dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore.The cathedral complex consists of three parts i.e. the Church, the Campanile and the Baptistery. It is the historic center of Florence with major tourist attractions located in the region of Tuscany. It is the largest dome that is constructed out of bricks. This cathedral is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese Florence.
Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore
Basilica of Santa Croce
Florence has many amazing churches and cathedrals which makes it a great destination for visitors. All over the city (,) you can find outstanding examples of ancient architecture aspiring to highest heavens