Il+Duomo

History Was built in 1296 and finished in 1436, by Arnolfo di Cambio and the dome was built by Brunelleschi. The Basilica was built on the site of an earlier cathedral dedicated to Santa Reparata. The ancient building founded in the early 5th century, having undergone many repairs, was crumbling with age, as atested in the 14th century Nuova Cronica of Giovanni Villani, and was no longer large enough to serve the growing population of the city. But in 1419 the only part of the church that was incomplete was the dome, so they decided to do a competition and the main competitors were Brunelleschi and Ghiberti, Brunelleschi´s design won the competition so his style was chosen. Characteristics The basilica had a wide central nave with four square bays, with an aisle on either side. It has 3 wide naves ending un an octagonal dome. The whole plan forms a latin cross. The nave and aisles are separated by wide painted gothic arches resting on composite piers. The dome is 90 meters high and lets the light in. People and places Brunelleschi: built the dome after winning the competition against Ghiberti. Goivannni Villani; Approved ideas and plans of Santa Maria del Fiore. Arnolfo Di Cambio; Built church after destroying Santa Reparata. Renovations Floor plan Illustrations

Links http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Mar%C3%ADa_del_Fiore Group members Gabriel Bianchi Gerardo Alvarez Eduardo Monterroso