Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

#外游 Also known as the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, it was built in the late 13th century and took 140 years to build. During this period, it was taken over by several architects, including Giotto, the "Father of European Painting". When the cathedral was almost completed, only the very difficult large dome was left, which had been unable to be built due to technical problems. It was not until the genius goldsmith Filippo Brunelleschi took over the major challenge of the world's largest masonry dome that the cathedral was finally completed in 1436. If possible, you must go up the Dome. There are 463 steps, but it is more difficult to walk. The full ticket for 2022 is the Brunelleschi Pass (full ticket 30 euros, half ticket 12 euros) including the interior of the cathedral + baptistery + Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral Museum + Giotto Bell Tower + Cathedral summit (you need to make an appointment when buying). If you have been there before, you will find it expensive. The Duomo del Fiore was dedicated to the Virgin Mary of Flowers in 1412. Its flower refers to holiness, which is the lily, and both represent the symbol of the city of Florence. The facade and exterior walls are made of white, green and pink marble, which come from the neighboring cities of Carrara (white), Prato (green) and Siena (pink), respectively. It is a major architectural style in Tuscany. The Florence Cathedral also includes at least three architectural styles: medieval Gothic, Renaissance that began in the 14th century, and Gothic Revival, which was popular in the 19th century. #2023Travel Wish I hope to fly to the pink church in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ~ Sacred Heart of Jesus.