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The Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral in Florence by Filippo Brunelleschi, which has the largest brick dome in the world, [1] [2] and is considered a masterpiece of world architecture. Italy has a very broad and diverse architectural style, which cannot be simply classified by period or region, due to Italy's division into various small states ...
Brick, rather than stone, was in many areas the most common building material, and marble was widely used for decoration. [2] In the 15th century, when the Gothic style dominated both Northern Europe and the Italian Peninsula , Northern Italy became the birthplace of Renaissance architecture .
Panettone Living nativity scene in Milazzo Christmas market in Merano Zampognari in Molise during the Christmas period. Christmas in Italy (Italian: Natale) is one of the country's major holidays and begins on 8 December, with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the day on which traditionally the Christmas tree is mounted and ends on 6 January, of the following year with the Epiphany ...
Florentine craft box with decoupage and painted gold gilding. Florentine crafts made in Florence, Italy, are a centuries-old tradition maintained by several artisan guilds. Florentine style, especially in items produced in from the mid-19th century onward, typically reflect a contemporary interpretation of Renaissance art and furnishings.
If you’re looking to branch out this year, these charming Italian Christmas traditions—including bagpipe music, midnight skiing and seafood feasts, to name a few—should give you all the ...
The culture of Italy encompasses the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, and customs of the Italian peninsula and of the Italians throughout history.
BRICK - Livoti's Old World Market, an Italian specialty grocer, will open its long-awaited store on Thursday, bringing food shopping, and now liquor sales, back to the Laurel Square shopping ...
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