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Based on 29,325 reviews• Known as the main church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Florence and the third largest church in the world
• Consisting of the main church, bell tower and baptistery, it is not only large in scale, but also a representative building of the entire early Renaissance
• The cathedral has a 19th-century Gothic Revival-style facade. Its exterior is paved with marble blocks of different shades of white, green and pink. The colors are colorful and harmonious

△ In 1982, the cathedral was listed as a World Cultural Heritage as part of the historical center of Florence. After entering the church, you can climb up to the dome from the small door on the side. You need to climb 463 steps, and then overlook the entire city of Florence.

△ The bell tower of the church is a Gothic building, 85 meters high. It consists of a six-story square structure stacked upward into a column. The outer wall is paved with white marble, which is pure and elegant, bringing more momentum to the majestic church.
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