7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT FLORENCE CATHEDRAL (DUOMO)

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7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT FLORENCE CATHEDRAL (DUOMO)

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Architectural Marvel

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Magnificent Dome

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Giotto's Bell Tower

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Baptistery's Golden Doors

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Climb to the Top

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Massive Cathedral Complex

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Artistic Interior

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