The cathedral complex, known as Piazza del Duomo, includes the Campanile by Italian art master Giotto; and Baptistery. This ...

European monarchs and religious entities had a penchant for erecting massively elaborate and intricately beautiful monuments ...

As the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Florence continues to enchant visitors with its sun-kissed piazzas, fresco-filled chapels, and crimson Chianti wines. In Italy’s cultural capital, art, ...

As you make your way to the Florence Duomo, the city’s iconic cathedral, you’ll take in the architectural ... with a Cultural History Professor Does this tour visit the interior of Dante’s House ...

The Italian city has a reputation for being gray, but its architecture is far from dull.

Milan, a global hub of fashion and finance, increasingly asserts itself as a leading center for architecture and design. Its status as Italy's second-largest city underpins its vibrant cultural ...

The Milan Cathedral, referred to as the Duomo di Milano, is recognised as the largest cathedral in the world, boasting an interior space of 11,700 square metres. But which others rank among the ...

Florence’s medieval and religious heart, dominated by the Duomo, or cathedral, topped by Brunelleschi’s famous dome. Skip the long queues for the interior, which is disappointing, and instead ...

Loggia dei Lanzi, in the Piazza della Signoria, is an open-air (and free) museum that was designed in the 14th century by Orcagna, an influential architect and artist. Below the building's curved ...

The daring, radical Pompidou Centre was derided by many when its design was first unveiled – yet it has continued to influence the architecture of public buildings ever since. As the building ...

Attracting thousands of spectators each year, the traditional Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart) takes place on Easter Sunday in front of Florence’s great Duomo. A procession of musicians ...