Florence Cathedral
Santa Maria del Fiore is Florence’s cathedral and the episcopal church of its archbishop. Its architectural ensemble includes Giotto’s campanile and the Baptistery of Saint John, alongside Brunelleschi’s dome. The cathedral chapter maintains a library and archive containing historic manuscripts.
From the source
Santa Maria del Fiore is Florence’s cathedral and the episcopal church of its archbishop. Its architectural ensemble includes Giotto’s campanile and the Baptistery of Saint John, alongside Brunelleschi’s dome. The cathedral chapter maintains a library and archive containing historic manuscripts.
- Object type under review
- Italy
Editorial reading
Editorial interpretation: Reading the cathedral beside its campanile and baptistery encourages attention to distinct structures. The chapter’s archive adds a perspective connecting visible architecture with documents through which its history is studied.
Recommendation
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Location and visiting
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