The dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy, was completed in 1436. Its supple curves and innovative engineering are a monument to the genius of Filippo Brunelleschi.

When Filippo Brunelleschi conceived the dome of the Florence Cathedral, he traveled to Rome ... structures—both religious and secular—still draw lessons from the Pantheon’s use of materials ...

The red-tiled cupola was designed by Brunelleschi ... to the cathedral changes seasonally, but generally, the church is open Monday through Saturday from 10:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The dome welcomes ...

FLORENCE, Italy — If you would ever get lost in Florence, it’s easy: just look for the Duomo di Firenze or Florence Cathedral, and you’d be right on track! Smacked right at the heart of ...