there are few of such direct interest to the astronomer as the magnificent cathedral of Florence, which contains a gigantic contrivance for determining the advent of the summer solstice.

FLORENCE, April 8.--Among the developments of this age, so rich in the conception and carrying out of grand schemes, is a spirit for completing things which, striding from country to country of ...

FLORENCE, Monday, April 30, 1860. The Florentines have used the opportunity of the King's visit to lay the corner-stone of the front of their Cathedral. Although the great Church has been built ...

A previously unknown terracotta bust of the famed early Renaissance architect who designed the Florence Cathedral dome was unveiled Thursday in the Tuscan capital, where it will be displayed ...

This image shows a terracotta portrait of Florence landmark cathedral's architect Filippo Brunelleschi dating back to the early Renaissance, which was recently found among the furnishings of an ...