City celebrates 600 years since Brunelleschi's Dome, which revolutionized architecture in the Renaissance
The city of Florence, Italy, celebrated this Friday (7) the 600th anniversary of the beginning of the construction of Brunelleschi's Dome, the city's most iconic work that revolutionized architecture during the Renaissance.
The monumental structure that covers the cross of Florence Cathedral It was designed by the architect Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) and began construction on August 7, 1420, being completed only in 1436 – the lantern was completed in 1471.
Even after six centuries, Brunelleschi's Dome remains the largest in the world made of masonry. The roof consists of two octagonal structures located 55 meters high: one internal, 45,5 meters in diameter, and the other external, 54,8 meters. Its height reaches 91 meters, taking into account the base of the lantern.
Florence City Hall planned a series of events to celebrate the anniversary, but ended up being forced to postpone most of the initiatives due to the new coronavirus pandemic.
Even so, in the months of August and September, the dome will once again be open to the public every day of the week, with extended opening hours until 21pm.
To climb to the top of the dome – after crossing a staircase that is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic –, you must book your ticket online for 20 euros (R$ 126). The visit must be scheduled due to anti-crowding measures to contain the pandemic, and several time slots for the next few days are already sold out.
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