Head downstairs within the cathedral of Florence to come upon a special crypt which marks the site where an ancient cathedral once stood!
It’s estimated that the Duomo of Santa Reparata was constructed during the 6th century and was an early testament of Christianity taking a firm rooting all across Italy.
Rent a vacation rental in Florence and enjoy a few days of touring around this majestic city full of artistic treasures!
It’s estimated that the Duomo of Santa Reparata was constructed during the 6th century and was an early testament of Christianity taking a firm rooting all across Italy.
Rent a vacation rental in Florence and enjoy a few days of touring around this majestic city full of artistic treasures!
Many fascinating artefacts uncovered during the cathedral’s discovery are now on display for tourists to see and learn all about its history. It’s open between 10am and 5pm on weekdays and closed on Sundays. Entry is only €3.
See the beautiful early Christian mosaic floor here among other ancient Roman and medieval treasures on show in the crypt of Santa Reparata.
In 1412, the cathedral of Santa Reparata was mostly demolished to make way for the much larger and more elaborate Duomo of Florence that tourists see today.
See the beautiful early Christian mosaic floor here among other ancient Roman and medieval treasures on show in the crypt of Santa Reparata.
In 1412, the cathedral of Santa Reparata was mostly demolished to make way for the much larger and more elaborate Duomo of Florence that tourists see today.
But the original was shaped just as the modern one is, just on a much smaller scale.
The crypt now serves as a kind of museum with information panels and videos in Italian and English for visitors to discover its fascinating history.
Come on down and be mesmerised by the mysterious beauty of the original cathedral of Florence!
The crypt now serves as a kind of museum with information panels and videos in Italian and English for visitors to discover its fascinating history.
Come on down and be mesmerised by the mysterious beauty of the original cathedral of Florence!
