Brunelleschi’s Dome

Brunelleschi’s Dome

This iconic dome in Florence features a double-shell structure, stunning brickwork, and a vast Last Judgment fresco, marking a pivotal moment in architecture.
Brunelleschi’s Dome crowns Florence Cathedral and remains one of the great feats of Renaissance engineering. Completed in 1436, its double-shell structure and ingenious brickwork solved a challenge that had seemed insurmountable to earlier builders. Inside, the vast fresco of the Last Judgment by Vasari and Zuccari adds another layer of drama. The dome is not only an emblem of Florence but a turning point in architectural history.