![]() The only one who was able to provide a valid project was Filippo Brunelleschi but there was a problem: such a dome had never been built before anywhere in the world!ĭuring this guided tour we will get to the top of Florence dome by climbing the spiral staircases that wind along its entire structure. The knowledge they had at the time was unable to solve the technical difficulties caused by such a heavy and massive structure, so a competition was held to evaluate the projects of many Florentine architects and choose the best one among them. Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence was built and modified several times over the course of more than a century and finally needed a dome that could adapt to its enormous size and that was structurally solid and stable. We will climb its 463 steps together to closely admire Vasari’s frescoes representing the Last Judgment, until we reach the top to enjoy an incredible view over the whole city. Brunelleschi’s dome: the project that revolutionized worldwide architectureīrunelleschi’s dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence cathedral, is considered a Renaissance masterpiece thanks to its revolutionary shape and huge size, has become the main reference point and symbol of Florence. ![]()
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