The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral church (Duomo) of Florence. Florence Duomo is one of the great cathedrals in Italy, situated at the heart of Florence. The basilica is noted for its dome designed by Brunelleschi its exterior facing of polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink bordered by white. Near by, there are many ... More> places to visit e.g. the pedestrian Calzaiuoli street which connects Palazzo Vecchio square to Florence Dome (S. Maria del Fiore Church by Brunelleschi). Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio and Battistero are just a few steps away.