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Florence Dome The Firenze Duomo was designed under the careful eye of Arnolfo Cambio at the close of the 13th Century and is, without any shadow of doubt, one of Tuscany's most acknowledged visitor magnets. On the death of Cambio in the early 14th century progress on the masterpiece ground to a halt. It wasn't until 30 years after that the Italian artist Giotto agreed to work on the Duomo, he only managed to complete the bell-tower before his death in 1337. It was further 27 years when the old cathedral was taken down and a new one started. This some one-hundred years after the initial plans were drawn up. Filippo Brunelleschi was engaged to design the great dome (the Cupola) of the cathedral which was in fact made up of of two dome's, one can be seen in all its glory from the outside while another which can be studied from the interior of the cathedral. On the inside frescoes by Paolo Uccello beautify the cupola. It was not until 1436, some 136 years after the project was started that the cathedral was finally completed. Giotto's Campanile Florence, Italia. Giotto’s Belfry is an free-standing bell tower that is positioned in the Piazza del Duomo of Firenze,Toscana. It is set right next to the Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore and is one of the cleanest examples of Florentine Gothic Architecture from the noted architect Giotto. It is eighty-four point seven metres in height and is supported by four buttresses on each corner. Giotto never saw his Bell Tower completed, he laboured hard on the project from 1334 until his death in 1337, unfortunately only seing the 1st floor finished. The stone used in the bell tower comes from Carrara (white), Prato (green) and Siena (red). Breathtaking views from Piazzale Michelanglo Piazzale Michelangelo provides the only view for tourists coming to Florence. It has it all, the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio and the hills of Fiesole as its backdrop. The main piazza is approximately 100 metres squared, with the main section used for cars and buses that park up to allow visitors to take in this unbelievable view. In the balmy summer months the Square has a peppering of market kiosks and dealers that sell an variety of bags and mementos. If it's a clear sunny day in Florence you have no reason no to go to Piazzale Michelangelo because there's nothing quite like it, and it will leave on you a lasting feeling. There's also a coffeehouse in the Piazza from which you can take in the view while enjoying a Cappuccino or cocktail. Needless to say that wherever tourism is popular during the evening you need to be especially watchful against thieves. You'll also find a greater number of market stalls springing up as well as local creative people selling their wares. The sunset view is one for lovers, sitting out on the steps gazing down over the town, but it's really on a clear sunny day or towards the hours of sunset that the Piazza really glows. You can read more about In Toscana on our dedicated resource pages.
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I. Marjoyson is a travel journalist for Tuscany Villas, a portal all about the Tuscan life.
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