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Duomo
Properly titled the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
(Cathedral of St Mary of the Flower), but usually referred
to as the
duomo
(another, often-used word meaning
'cathedral'), this magnificent building is the city's most
iconic landmark. Designed by Sienese architect Arnolfo di
Cambio, its construction started in 1296 and took almost
150 years. The result - distinctive red-tiled
cupola
dome,
graceful
campanile
(bell tower) and breathtaking pink,
white and green marble facade - has the wow factor in spades. Admission is free.
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
OFFLINE MAP
,
E1
Piazza del Duomo
10am-5pm Mon-Wed & Fri, to
4pm Thu, to 4.45pm Sat,
1.30-4.45pm Sun
