The dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy ... what may have been one of the first alarm clocks in history. Applying his theoretical and mechanical knowledge to ...

is not only Florence's religious center, but it's also the city's most recognizable attraction. Occupying the Piazza del Duomo in the heart of the city, this massive Gothic cathedral was erected ...

"It's one of the hardest moments in recent history," he said. In Pisa, army soldiers placed sand bags behind the barrier lining a swollen river, while in Florence the Arno was lapping at the top ...

In Florence, the Uffizi Galleries -- the world-famous art museum -- closed early, as did the Duomo cathedral ... "It's one of the hardest moments in recent history," he said.

This city steeped in history is home to a priceless artistic ... the top of the tower and enjoy a panoramic view of Florence. Facing the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in the Piazza del ...

“It’s one of the hardest moments in recent history,” he said. In Pisa, army soldiers placed sand bags behind the barrier lining a swollen river, while in Florence the Arno was lapping at the ...

Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings and ...