Friday, November 13, 2009
TRAVEL THE WORLD - FLORENCE, ITALY
Here in 1994 is the famous dome of the Florence cathedral. Designed and built by Brunelleschi, it was one of the foremost architectural achievements of the Renaissance. The cathedral complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The dome posed major technical challenges which Brunelleschi managed to resolve. Construction was from 1420 to 1436.
Labels:
brunelleschi,
cathedrals,
domes,
duomo,
florence,
italy,
renaissance
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