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"The Florence Cathedral" also known as,   "Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore" Exquisite! Stunning! Perfecto! Religiously Royal! Magnificent!  I have always been fascinated with Architecture of all sorts throughout my life; architecture from all areas and era's of this world. With nearly 150 years of contributed construction of 'The Florence Cathedral,' it was recorded to have begun in 1296 designed by the vision of Italian architect and sculptor, Arnolfo di Cambio. Inspired by the Roman and Byzantine styles, the original inspiration derived from the Gothic Medieval Era, while the exterior of the cathedral ultimately reflected a more unique religious symbol, a Latin cross. Historically known as the 'Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore' translates to, the 'Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower.' Artistically, the exterior was built by famous commissioned architects and sculptors. The interior of the cathedral was created by some