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__FLORENCE CATHEDRAL__ = __**Facts**__ =
 * The Duomo, as it is ordinarily called, was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to the design of Arnolfo di Cambio and completed structurally in 1436 with the dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi.


 * Its dome was the world's largest until the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome (Vatican City), which was completed in 1615.
 * The actual construction of the Florence Cathedral dome by skilled Italian craftsmen took about 16 years and was finally completed in 1436. The dome is 44 meters in diameter and 113 meters high topped by a lantern that is accessed by a stairway between the interior and exterior walls of the dome

= __Dates__ = Florence cathedral was started in 1296-1462 =__ Summary __= I think its important for you to know about this because it is the largest dome in Italy and there are thousands or millions of people that visit Florence Cathedral.Its also one of the worlds best pieces of history.It was also made 716 years ago.Its so old its made of stone and brick.It was also made by a artist by the name of Arnolfo di Cambio.
 * The Cathedral was completely covered by coloured marbles like the earlier Baptistery, except for the façade that remained unfinished and was terminated only in the 19th century.Most of the splendid stained glass windows were made between 1434 and 1455 to the designs of famous artists like Donatello, Andrea del Castagno and Paolo Uccello.
 * It is located in Florence Italy.