The Tuscan capital is famous throughout the world for its unique beauty. City of Roman origin, built on the banks of the River Arno, for many years cradle of culture and art, gave birth to the greatest artists of the Renaissance and beyond. The artistic heritage of Florence is among the largest in the world and the center of the city was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.

The church of Santa Maria del Fiore is the Cathedral of Florence. It is the fourth church of Europe largest, after St. Peter in the Vatican, Saint Paul in London and the Cathedral of Milan. It is in fact 153 meters long while the base of the dome is off 90 meters.