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Duomo (Santa Maria Del Fiore)

Friday, February 8th, 2008 Posted in Florence - Firenze | No Comments »

It was some time in the seventh century when the seat of the Bishop of Florence was transferred from San Lorenzo to the ancient church that stood on the site ... Read more..

The Florentine Renaissance

Thursday, October 11th, 2007 Posted in Italy Painting and Sculpture | No Comments »

A date often given for the start of the Renaissance is 1401, when the Florentine authorities announced a public competition for the right to make a second door for the ... Read more..