One contending architect ... Like a presiding spirit, the cathedral—duomo in Italian—keeps watch over the streetscapes of Florence, including this block of Via dei Servi, a few hundred ...

There is also the dome of Florence's Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, designed by visionary architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Steves is especially fond of Michelangelo's iconic sculpture ...

Holly D. Johnson The Basilica di San Lorenzo is the oldest Florentine cathedral, thus its external architecture is not as ornate and embellished as others built throughout Florence in later centuries.

With its picturesque alleyways and exceptional heritage, Siena is a must-see in the Tuscany region of Italy.

Nice's Cathedral is also appreciated as an impressive example of Baroque architecture and the artwork ... Saint Réparate is also the patron saint of Florence, Italy. Recent travelers recommend ...

This lesser known Italian city is often dubbed the "Florence of the South" for its stunning baroque architecture but remains free from the crowds of tourists.

When France’s Chief Architect for Historic Monuments Phillippe Villeneuve surveyed the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris a day after it was ravaged by fire six years ago, he was filled with anxiety. Today ...