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Florence Firenze - Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore - Italy :

Florence Cathedral -- Santa Maria del Fiore (also known as the Duomo) is the cathedral of Florence, Italy, noted for its distinctive dome.

Its name ("Saint Mary of the Flower") refers to the lily, the symbol of Florence. The cathedral complex includes the Duomo, the baptistery and the campanile (bell tower).

The Gothic interior is cavernous and is particularly notable for its stained glass windows (mostly 1434-1445; some designed by Ghiberti) and its marble pavement (1526-1660).

Florence's cathedral stands tall over the city. The church of Santa Maria del Fiore, the cathedral or duomo, of Florence is a vast Gothic structure built on the site of the 7th century church of Santa Reparata, the remains of which can be seen in the crypt. The cathedral was begun at the end of the 13th century in the Gothic style by Arnolfo di Cambio, and the dome, which dominates the exterior, was added in the 15th century. The church was then consecrated and "completed" although the façade was only half finished (it was redone and completed in the 19th century). The exterior is covered in a decorative mix of pink, white and green marble. The interior, by contrast, is pretty stark and plain. Inside, the clock above the entrance was designed in 1443 by Paolo Uccello in accordance with the ora italica, where the 24th hour of the day ended at sunset.

The best way to see the dome is to climb its 463 steps: the route takes you by the interior of the dome where you can admire close-up Giorgio Vasari's much-reviled frescoes of the Last Judgment (1572-9): they were designed by Vasari but painted mostly by his less-talented student Frederico Zuccari by 1579. The frescoes were subjected to a thorough cleaning completed in 1996, which many people saw as a waste of restoration lire when so many more important works throughout the city were waiting to be salvaged. The scrubbing did, however, bring out Zuccari's only saving point -- his innovative color palette. Continue upwards through the two shells of the cupola and out onto the lantern, from which you can enjoy impressive views of the city.

Time zone -- GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

Currency -- Euro

Language -- Italian, of course, is the language of the land, but English is generally understood at most attractions such as museums and at most hotels and restaurants that cater to visitors. Even if not all the staff at a restaurant, for example, speaks English, almost always,one person does and can be summoned.

Electricity -- The electricity in Italy varies considerably. It's usually alternating current (AC), varying from 42 to 50 cycles. The voltage can be anywhere from 115 to 220. It's recommended that any visitor carrying electrical appliances obtain a transformer. Check the exact local current at the hotel where you're staying. Plugs have prongs that are round, not flat; therefore, an adapter plug is also needed.

Air Connections -- Peretola Airport, Florence Airport (Italian: Aeroporto di Firenze) or Amerigo Vespucci Airport (IATA: FLR, ICAO: LIRQ) is an airport located close to Florence, Italy, but administratively located within the territory of Sesto Fiorentino. It is one of two main airports in the Tuscany region, the other being Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa.

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3 Popular Hotels in Florence Italy near the Duomo Cathedral of Florence :

Grand Hotel Baglioni - ( 0.4 km from the Cathedral in Firenze )

A symbol of Florentine hospitality, since 1903 Grand Hotel Baglioni has played a leading role in historic and high society events, providing accommodation within its nineteenth century walls for..

Grand Hotel Cavour - ( 0.3 km from Florence Cathedral Duomo )

Set in the historical heart of Florence, this excellently located hotel is within walking distance of the main sights and has a rooftop terrace with stunning views over the city.

Hotel Calzaiuoli - ( 0.2 km from the Cathedral of Florence Firenze in Italy )

The Calzaiuoli Hotel is located in the very heart of Florence, on the Calzaiuoli street connecting Palazzo Vecchio square to Florence Dome.

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