Alright, it's no French Gothic cathedral, but I'd still put Florence's Duomo (official name: Santa Maria del Fiore) high on my list of favorite cathedrals. From any point around Florence, it dominates the skyline and is much more colorful than its marble gray French counterparts. To the left is a picture taken from the Biboli Gardens, but on the day we actually went it was nearing sunset -- perfect timing to climb the dome. Some pictures from in and around the Duomo:
The front façade of the Duomo
Ahh, a nice dose of situational irony on the climb up the dome.
The view from the top of the dome - Basilica di Santa Maria Novella is near the center.
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