making it both the birthplace and the proving ground of the Renaissance. Brunelleschi’s dome still rises from the terra-cotta sea of Florence’s roof tiles, itself terra-cotta clad yet ...

Magnificent temples to wealth were designed across Florence and the largest dome in the world was built by Filippo Brunelleschi, the brilliant engineer. Men no longer accepted at face value the ...

Michelangelo’s great Renaissance dome was built to house the remains of St. Peter. In fact, as Vatican expert Javier Martínez-Brocal explains in his Spanish-language book “The Vatican as It ...

Italy, a country renowned for its rich tapestry of history, art, and architecture, offers an unparalleled journey through ...

Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, is a haven for lovers of classical architecture and art. The Florence Cathedral, ...