making it both the birthplace and the proving ground of the Renaissance. Brunelleschi’s dome still rises from the terra-cotta sea of Florence’s roof tiles, itself terra-cotta clad yet ...

According to Vatican News, the new state-of-the-art lighting will ensure more intense and well-distributed light that “will further enhance the dome.” ...

Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, is a haven for lovers of classical architecture and art. The Florence Cathedral, or Duomo, with its iconic red dome designed by Brunelleschi ...