Florence

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as the Duomo, rises amidst the terracotta rooftops in the center of Florence, Italy. Completed in 1436, the dome was the largest in the world at the time and remains a defining symbol of the Renaissance. Here is an Overview of the city surrounding it:

Florence rose to prominence in the 14th and 15th centuries as a banking and trade powerhouse under the Medici family, fueling an era that produced artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Today, its historic center still follows a medieval street plan layered atop ancient Roman foundations along the Arno River.

Drone photo by @bachir_photo_phactory

Overview source imagery @vantor_tech