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.
When Filippo Brunelleschi conceived the dome of the Florence Cathedral, he traveled to Rome to learn from its timeless geometry. Centuries later, countless modern structures—both religious and ...
The red-tiled cupola was designed by Brunelleschi ... to the cathedral changes seasonally, but generally, the church is open Monday through Saturday from 10:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The dome welcomes ...