Italy Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Florence and the fourth largest church in Europe. Giotto's Bell Tower and octagonal Baptistery of San Giovanni The three buildings form an integrated whole, and their exteriors are decorated with green, white and red marble, making them exceptionally majestic and magnificent. They are one of the most magnificent churches in the world.

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As the central city of the Italian Renaissance, Florence played an important role in the European economy. In 1293, the guilds in Florence revolted to resist the feudal lords, making Florence an autonomous republic. In order to commemorate this civil war, Florence Cathedral In recognition of the victory in the war, the municipal authorities at that time decided to build the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore to honor the strength and wealth of the citizens.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore was first built in 1296 by architect Arnolfo di Cambio (1245-1302). The pattern of the Florence city flower, the purple lily, can be seen everywhere on the outer wall of the church. The dome on the top of the church is often regarded as one of the great symbols of Florence. The independent bell tower next to the cathedral is a rare Gothic building in medieval Italy. The octagonal baptistery is the oldest building in Florence. The interior of the church is spacious, and the various decorations and murals are also extremely exquisite. The cathedral is surrounded by art galleries and shopping markets, which is the essence of Florence.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Cultural tour, church, western architecture, city sightseeing, western architecture, church