Hotels to remember: Santa Maria del Fiore
Hotel Roma
Firenze (Firenze) - 4 Star Hotels
Its luxurious decor and unbeatable location, overlooking the square and church of Santa Maria Novella, make Hotel Roma one of the most sought-after hotels in Florence.
Grand Hotel Cavour
Firenze (Firenze) - 4 Star Hotels
A period palazzo, contemporary luxury and a view of the cathedral you'll never forget!
Palazzo Tolomei
Firenze (Firenze) - Historical Residences
Palazzo Tolomei is an exclusive renaissance residence situated right in the middle of the historic center of Florence.
Hotel Montebello Splendid
Firenze
Villa Antea
Firenze
Grand Hotel Cavour
Firenze
J and J Historic House Hotel
Firenze
Travel ideas
Itineraries (Florence) Itineraries
San Giovanni
A unique open air theatre, stage to some of the world's most impressive works of art
Santa Maria del Fiore: introduction
The Cathedral of St Maria del Fiore, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio and built in in 1367 is a symbol of Florence. The Cathedral, with its impressive Brunelleschi dome, is a real architectural and artistic masterpiece, completely covered in colored marble, and houses works of art of immense importance. Inside the Cathedral one can find frescoes, statues, paintings, lunettes, windows by the most important artist of the Italian Renaissance.
Paolo Uccello and Andrea del Castagno, Luca della Robbia, Brunelleschi and Ghiberti. The nearby "Opera del Duomo" museum houses one of the famous "Pietà by Michelangelo. Another artistic feature of great interest are the wood engravings on the Sacristy furniture by Antonio del Pollaiolo, Brunelleschi and other artists.
