The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (known simply as the Duomo) is not only Florence's religious center ... on the former site of the Roman church, Santa Reparata. You'll know you're in ...

Like a presiding spirit, the cathedral—duomo in Italian—keeps watch over the streetscapes of Florence, including this block of Via dei Servi, a few hundred yards northeast of the church.

This lesser known Italian city is often dubbed the "Florence of the South" for its stunning baroque architecture but remains free from the crowds of tourists.

Churches in Florence Italy pay homage to God just as much as ... of artistic and architectural brilliance. From the iconic Duomo, with its soaring Brunelleschi dome, to the serene Santa Croce ...

Instead, most Florentines refer to sections of the city by the main church in the area ... point of the area, the Duomo, is one of the most famous sights in all of Italy. Officially called ...