Florence Cathedral
Italy's Great Monuments
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1h 1m
Measuring 152 meters in length and requiring nearly six generations to complete, Florence Cathedral was the largest church in Christendom for more than two centuries. No monument better reflects the creative ambitions and unflinching determination of Renaissance Florence than does its great cathedral. Join Dr. Rocky as he will explore the art, architecture, and epic construction history of one of the world's largest and most beautiful churches.
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