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Fascinating Florence, May 2004

The DUOMO Cathedral (Santa Maria Del Fiore - St. Mary of the Flowers) is an architectural marvel and one of the most spectacular instances of Gothic architecture with the largest dome of any place of workship constructed without any scaffolding. On another plane, the Duomo bears evidence of the "hidden gospels" of Christianity such as the Gnostic Gospels and has a number of mystical symbols and images embellished within. These bear evidence of the sacred geometry, and the Divine Feminine worshipped in secret by occult groups such as the Knight Templars, the Rosicrucians, and the Free Masons, and referred to in the best selling novels - the Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown as well as The Templar Revelation by Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince. The Duomo experience is a deeply spiritual and mystical one that must be experienced for one's self in Florence.

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The imposing portals of The Duomo - Santa Maria Del Fiore (St. Mary of the Flowers).
The imposing portals of The Duomo - Santa Maria Del Fiore (St. Mary of the Flowers).		 The anointing of Christ - sculpture at the Duomo.
The anointing of Christ - sculpture at the Duomo.		 The Dome from which the Duomo derives its Nom-de-Guerre.
The Dome from which the Duomo derives its "Nom-de-Guerre".
The Slaying of Medusa in bronze.
The Slaying of Medusa in bronze.		 Florence downtown with probably the most spectacular sculpture you will see anywhere.
Florence downtown with probably the most spectacular sculpture you will see anywhere.		 Michaelangelo's Tomb in Florence.
Michaelangelo's Tomb in Florence.
The Pieta - quintessential example of Florentine art.
The Pieta - quintessential example of Florentine art.		 Florentine Coat of Arms with exquisite art and sculpture inset.
Florentine Coat of Arms with exquisite art and sculpture inset.		 The tomb of celebrated astronomer Gallileo Gallilei.
The tomb of celebrated astronomer Gallileo Gallilei.
Monastery of the Franciscan Order that provided clear evidence of the Cult of Mary Magdalene.
Monastery of the Franciscan Order that provided clear evidence of the Cult of Mary Magdalene.		 The Uffizy Galleries, with some of the most spectacular works of art by the Florentine painters and sculptors, ever seen.
The Uffizy Galleries, with some of the most spectacular works of art by the Florentine painters and sculptors, ever seen.		 In the picturesque little town of Fiesoli overlooking Florence.
In the picturesque little town of Fiesoli overlooking Florence.
The celebrated Michaelangelo's David under renovation!
The celebrated Michaelangelo's David under renovation!

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