The cathedral, initiated by Arnolfo di Cambio, took over a century to complete; but it was worth the wait - thestunning facade features row after row of pink, red and green marble and is topped by FilippoBrunelleschi's awe-inspiring red-tiled cupola - perhaps the crowning achievement of the...
the first phase of the Palazzo was constructed from 1298 to 1302 by Arnolfo di Cambio, although it was enlarged several times thereafter. Its distinctive tower was added in 1310. The internal courtyard, updated by Michelozzo and decorated by Vasari (and known as theCortile di Michelozzo), is...