Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Facts

The duomo in Florence is a sight to behold! Here’s some interesting facts about Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore to know before you head to Florence next: 1. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2. Building started in 1296 and was officially (structurally) completed in 1436. 3. It has the largest masonry dome. It weighs over 40,000 tons and is made up of more than 4 million bricks. 4. It is 114 meters tall. 5. It was built on top of a small church (called Santa Reparata). 6. Fillip Brunelleschi (the man who designed and built the dome) was a goldsmith who had no previous architectural training. 7. Fillip Brunelleschi won the competition to build the dome using a simple egg to convince the judges. 8. It took 16 years to complete the dome. 9. There are two domes. The dome you see from the outside and an internal dome which you can see on your way up as you ascend the dome. 10. It is the third largest cathedral in the world. ~ 📌SAVE POST FOR FUTURE TRAVELS TO FLORENCE (FIRENZE), ITALY 📍Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy ~ ✨ follow @overpackedsuitcase for more travel tips, travel guides, travel inspiration and unique stays ✨ 📸 photo taken with Nikon Z7 @nikoneurope #urbanexplorer #passionpassport #tripblazers #celebratewithtrip #bucketlistreboot #2023travelwish #italy #florence #firenze #italytravel #cathedral