Brunoleski's Dome

Florence cathedral is the symbol of flourence, and it also represents the spirit of the renaissance. Bruneleski was a local goldsmith who'd never built anything, but he had a vision for the dome. According to legend, brunoleski found an unusual way to convince the panel of commissioners. The dome is an incredible feat of engineering, consisting of more than four million bricks. Even to day, it's the world's largest brick and mortar dome.

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