Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Italian Splendor

Cathedral of Florence, Florence, Italy  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)



A landmark of Renaissance Italy is the Duomo of Florence, otherwise known as the Bascilica di Santa Maria del Fiore. Brunelleschi built its famous dome in the 15th century, the largest one of its time. The elaborate facade, designed by Emilio De Fabris, was completed more than 300 years later in 1887.





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10 comments:

  1. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    I have a model of this structure in my room. Love the brilliant blue skies!

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  2. JoeJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:11 AM

    Oh Doug! I have been here. Thanks for bringing back the memory. We were blown away by our stay in Florence. The duomo is so magnificent and very hard to photograph considering its position. A very striking image.

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  3. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:41 AM

    Powerful structure !

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  4. RIZALENIOJanuary 8, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    So golden. Very beautiful.

    Happy New Year!

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  5. Barbara GJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Florencja, piękne miasto!!!!

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  6. Photo AttractionJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Italian splendor in Doug´s colors...

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  7. UnknownJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Preciosa, gorgeus. Happy 2014

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  8. MelissaJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    One of my very favorite buildings in all of Italy! I love Florence!

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  9. donJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    A fine capture of this remarkable place with the superb color.

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  10. Traveling HawkJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Nice photo, Doug. The cathedral is really a piece of art, I have seen it.

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