Florence Cathdedral (Duomo)

Florence Cathdedral (Duomo or Santa Maria del Fiore). Marble Neo-Gothic façade designed by Emilio De Fabris (1808–1883) in 1871 and built between 1876 and 1887. Historic Centre of Florence UNESCO World Heritage sire. "The present façade was erected in 1875-87 from the design of Emilio De Fabris, which originally contemplated three gables. The bronze central door is by Ant. Passaglia (1903), the side-doors by Gius.. Cassioli (1899)".--Baedeker 1906DSC_0165p1

Florence Day 2

September 30th 2012
Florence sightseeing began with an early morning visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia. There is usually a long queue to enter, so this was a wise first stop. Souvenier shops line Via Ricasoli, the street next to the Galleria. Naturally, they sell Michelangelo related items, especially ones relating to David. Like the full apron or the T-shirt so you can have your head on David's body. The Galle ... read more

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more

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