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The silver altar of San Giovanni

Masterpiece of silver, gold and enamels of Gothic and Renaissance art

Eventi

The “Explosion of the Wagon” and the rocket-dove

Every Easter Sunday, in Piazza del Duomo, takes place the event of the Explosion of the wagon event

Oddities

Donatello and the Opera del Duomo

12 absolute masterpieces

Oddities

The Paradise of the patron saints of Florence

Seconda tappa del viaggio alla scoperta della devozione fiorentina nei tesori d’arte dell’Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore

Opera magazine

Opera Magazine is the online space of the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, where you can find constant insights on our unlimited historical, artistic and spiritual heritage!
Here you can find a constantly updated and implemented series of short articles on the characters and the most and least known historical events that have traced the over seven centuries old existence of the Opera. The artistic events of its countless treasures are here described, through the close up experience of the great artists who worked on them and the analysis of the paintings, statues and architectures they created for this grandiose Complex. The culture and the moral and spiritual meanings of this unique set of Art, Civilization and Faith are here enhanced and divulged.

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2021-08-30

On 30 August 1436 the work on Brunelleschi's Dome was completed

Filippo Brunelleschi Cupola di Brunelleschi dome

A day of celebration for the city of Florence anxious to see the completion of one of the most admirable works in the history ...

Oddities

2020-12-01

The bells of Giotto's bell tower

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History and curiosities that you may not know

Oddities

2020-11-16

Michelangelo and the Cathedral of Florence: from David to the Pietà to the Dome

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Not many people know that Michelangelo Buonarroti carved the David, the most famous and perfect statue of all time, for ...

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2020-11-09

Santa Reparata

Santa Reparata mosaics

A tour back in time: to the origins of florentine history, faith and art.

Lifestyle

2020-10-01

12 things you may not know about Michelangelo's Pietà in Florence Cathedral

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In the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Florence there is a splendid sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, conceived and ...

Oddities

2020-08-04

August 7, 1420: The start of construction of the dome

Brunelleschi's dome Filippo Brunelleschi

On this Day...

Oddities

2020-07-27

The gnomon of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Gnomon Brunelleschi's dome Cathedral

The measurement of cosmic time in the civil and religious heart of Florence

Events

2020-07-10

Openings at the Cathedral, Bell Tower and Terraces, July-August 2020

Giotto's Bell Tower Duomo's Terraces Florence Cathedral

From July 10th our opening offer to our monuments expands! In addition to Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, it is also possible ...