The Building of Florence Cathedral
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1h 1m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Measuring more than 1 ½ football fields in length and 33 stories in height, it is not surprising that Florence Cathedral required 172 years to complete!
Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where he will explore the epic construction history of one of the world’s largest and most beautiful churches.
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