Have you and your significant other been looking for a romantic Italy honeymoon to follow up your nuptials? Florence has the perfect mix of history, beauty, art, shopping and wonderful cuisine to create the most amazing getaway that will be remembered forever.

One of the most popular sights to see in Florence is the Basicila di Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as The Duomo. This cathedral church of Florence draws a ton of attention for its beautiful architecture and history. Structurally completed in 1436, this cathedral is located in the Piazza del Duomo, which contains two other buildings; the Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile (bell tower). These three structures cover the historic center of Florence and is a major tourist attraction.

The Duomo is one of Italy’s largest churches, and newlyweds taking their Italy honeymoon in Florence will be impressed to hear that before the development of new building materials in the more modern ages, the dome of this cathedral was the largest in the world and is still the largest brick dome ever constructed.

Couples Love Italy Honeymoon in Florence

The intricate design of this cathedral is shown as soon as couples on their Italy honeymoon walk up to the structure. The façade, a work in progress and ever changing since the Renaissance, is dedicated to the Mother of Christ and contains white, green and red marble in a neo-gothic style. The main doors are made of bronze and contain scenes from the life of the Madonna.

The interior is breath taking and compared to the outside, gives a bit of bareness and less intricacy with its design. Gothic in style, there are many frescos and paintings and stained glass windows to complete the ambiance. There are also a number of tombs and funeral monuments that you will see while walking along the marble floors of this impressive structure.

The Duomo is just one of the many impressive structures that Florence has to offer. There are also many art galleries, squares and town centers, shops, restaurants and beautify scenery to enjoy in this romantic city.

To find out more about Florence and the many attractions that spouses will love to see on their Italy Honeymoon, you can give Michelangelo Tours of Italy a call at 877-267-2307. You can also find out more about other amazing places in Italy to visit on your honeymoon to make it extra special and something that you and your loved one will remember forever.