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.

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This image shows a terracotta portrait of Florence landmark cathedral's architect Filippo Brunelleschi dating back to the early Renaissance ... A previously unknown terracotta bust of the famed early ...

iconic dome and the intricate marble statues on its facade staring down at you. The red-tiled cupola was designed by Brunelleschi and is described as a must-see by experts and travelers alike.

Within this must-see European country, Florence, in the heart of Italy's Tuscany region ... Visiting the iconic Brunelleschi's Dome, known as the Duomo, is also a must. With over 450 stairs ...

Florence, and especially its ancient ... thick of things – and on the doorstep of such sights as Brunelleschi’s magnificent dome, the ancient Baptistery, medieval Palazzo Vecchio and the ...