Submitted by: Dark Knight (from Southern California, CA, USA)
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
City: Florence
Location: Florence Cathedral [map]
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Florence Cathedral is officially known as the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower and commonly known as the "Duomo" of Florence. It was consecrated in 1436 and the three main structures of the cathedral are UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the city's historic square. The church is one of the largest in Italy and its dome was once the largest in the world. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Florence. The site has been home to a cathedral since the 5th century.
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