Brunelleschi's Dome
Destination
Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:00
Just a five-minute walk from the Hotel Bernini Palace, Brunelleschi's majestic and iconic dome embodies the genius and ingenuity of the Renaissance architect. Located in the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral complex in Florence, it is a 15th-century marvel of engineering. Its construction represents a milestone in the history of architecture and engineering, defying the technical knowledge of the time.
More than 100 metres high, it is still the largest masonry dome in the world today. Brunelleschi used innovative techniques to create such a large dome in such a short time: the self-supporting double dome structure, the herringbone bricks and the lantern that has a static as well as an aesthetic function.
The dome has become a symbol of Florence and the Italian Renaissance, attracting visitors from all over the world to admire its grandeur and beauty. Its construction testifies to the power of creative vision and human determination, transforming a bold idea into an enduring reality that continues to inspire and fascinate more than five centuries after its creation.
