THE CATHEDRAL AND BELL... by SirRichard
THE CATHEDRAL AND BELL TOWEROne of my favourite buildings is the Brunelleschi´s dome, visible from anywhere and part of the magical Florence's skyline. The richly ornamental facades of the Duomo never fail to impress, and it is one of the richest examples of Gothic architecture in Italy. The adjacent bell-tower, begun by Giotto in 1334, rises to 85 metres high and a climb up its 414 steps is rewarded with some splendid views (see photo).
