When Filippo Brunelleschi conceived the dome of the Florence Cathedral, he traveled to Rome to learn from its timeless geometry. Centuries later, countless modern structures—both religious and ...

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.

Access to the cathedral changes seasonally, but generally, the church is open Monday through Saturday from 10:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The dome welcomes ... Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San ...

In Florence, the Uffizi Galleries -- the world-famous art museum -- closed early, as did the Duomo cathedral. The fire service published images of cars partially submerged in the town of Sesto ...