Even in our earliest days here in Florence, the girls could find their way home without a map. They simply followed the roads home via the Duomo.
Many people travel far and wait in lines to enter the Duomo. Some climb to the very top and enjoy a favorite and fullest view of the city. (We are waiting for the crowds to thin and to do what the tourists do....maybe some sunny day in December?)
The Duomo is known for its Gothic style of architecture and the big, striped green and white marble, a typical design in Tuscany and Florence. The multiple details of its' crafted exterior are beautiful.
Pippo the Fool, one of Sophia's favorite books, describes how the humble watch maker, Fillipo Brunelleschi, won a contest and priveledge to be the artist to complete the cathedral and construct the largest dome of the day (you will have to read the book to discover how Pippo did it, recovered his reputation and became the reknowned artist of his time!)
Josephine hasn't taken a bad photo of the Duomo,
...which stands within reach of all the things Joe loves in Florence!
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