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Tuscany Landmarks and Historic Sites
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Landmarks and Historic Sites in Tuscany, Italy.
Photo from Michelle Bodnar
Stendhal, a 19th century French author, described a rapid heartbeat, dizziness and confusion as symptoms of Stendhal's syndrome, an affliction that occurs when a person is exposed to an overdose of beautiful art, and what happened to him when first setting eyes upon the Duomo.
Completed in 1436, neary 150 years after the original structure had been built, the Cupola was designed by master architect and sculptor Filippo Brunelleschi. It's pink, green and white marble facade is a distinctive feature in Florence's skyline.
Located in the Piazza del Duomo, the Baptistery is one of the oldest building in Florence. The bronze Renaissance doors, on the east entrance (now a replica of the original) are known as the "Gates of Paradise" and depict scenes from the old testament. They were created by artist Lorenzo Ghiberti, who worked on them between 1424 and 1452.
The Duomo, dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore, began construction in 1296, by the prolific architect/sculptor Arnolfo di Cambio. Over the next century and a half, many artists contributed to its grandeur, including the Cupola, which was completed in 1436 and has become synonymous with the Florence skyline. The rest of the structure is covered in coloured marble, adding to its distinction.
Perhaps one of the most recognizable churches in Florence, the Duomo began construction in 1296 by Arnolfo di Cambio but took over a century and half to complete.
These bronze doors, known as the "Gates of Paradise", were originally constructed by Lorenzo Ghiberti between the years of 1424 and 1452. Now replicates, the restored originals are in the Duomo Museum.
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