Walk in Florence

Florence cathedral

Florence’s Cathedral, the Duomo

Florence cathedral and a part of Baptistery

Florence’s Cathedral, the Duomo Stitch. The organization of the cupola brickwork according to the “spina pesca” (fish bone) pattern. (Brunelleschi’s concept)

The exterior of the Cathedral of Florence is covered in a decorative mix of pink, white and green marble. The interior, by contrast, is pretty stark and plain but quite enjoyable on warm summer days since the temperature inside tends to be cooler. The mosaic pavements are certainly its main attraction within. The biggest artwork within the cathedral is Giorgio Vasari’s frescoes of the Last Judgment (1572-9): they were designed by Vasari but painted mostly by his less-talented student Frederico Zuccari by 1579.

View from Florence Cathedral

Baptistery located in Piazza del Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower

Baptistery located in Piazza del Duomo. On three of the four sides there are three large doors famous for their decorations. The oldest pair of doors are the bronze doors presently found on the South side of the baptistery. Made by Andrea Pisano around 1330, the doors consist of 28 quatrefoil panels depicting scenes from St. John’s life.