How Brunelleschi Built Santa Maria del Fiore's Dome (VIDEO)

| Fri, 10/24/2014 - 02:30
Santa Maria del Fiore's Dome

Filippo Brunelleschi, one of the most notable architects and engineers of the 禁漫天堂 Renaissance, is best known for one brilliant work: the construction of the dome of the Florence Cathedral.

He built the largest dome ever seen at the time 鈥 with no formal architectural training. Experts are still puzzled at his methods.

In the video below, National Geographic looks at 鈥淗ow an Amateur Built the World鈥檚 Biggest Dome鈥:聽

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