Florence, Italy: Brunelleschi's Dome

Built in 1420, Brunelleschi's dome ignited an architectural Renaissance that can still be experienced today. Tourists climb 500 steps to the top in a hollow space Brunelleschi devised to make the dome lighter, therefore ultimately able to stand. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit http://www.ricksteves.com.

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[Suuuushiee]

Does anyone know what the song used in here was? It's so nice!

[ACPlayer619909]

I saw ezio auditore's ghost on the rooftops!

[Fantageous]

that's obviously fascinating architecture to anyone -- I rest my case. 

[tacoskaterman]

I had to do a report on this and this video really helped!! thanks :)

[19DTj89]

When I go to Florence, I'll be sure to visit this cathedral and climb up the dome!!

[equitemcroce]

Brunelleschi began something so important in this dome, something that changed the face of the World forever...it's rare to see a single moment in history, a single spark that begins an entire era. In a sense, this was the beginning of our modern times. It's unfortunate that his name isn't remembered along the names of Columbus, Galileo or Newton.

[IChePhe]

man.. it was build years ago and still standing now without any reconstruction..

[adamcunn]

I was there! It is absolutely massive

[ArsenalPast]

Good video; will help me in my Humanities research.