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The dome of the Medici Chapel, part of the Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence. The chapel was completed built in the 16th and 17th centuries to honor the Medici family, one of the great families of Renaissance Italy. (Courtesy of Unsplash)

Ceiling of the Dome of the Florence Cathedral. The dome was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446 CE) and completed in 1436 CE. The Florence Cathedral is a classic example of Renaissance architecture.

Interior view of the nave of the Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Rome. The Baroque cathedral was constructed between 1626 and 1650 CE.

View of the Florence Baptistery, built between 1059 and 1128. In the background, the Dome of the Florence Cathedral, built 1436 CE, is visible to the right.

The nave of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. The nave was designed by Carlo Maderno and completed around 1614 CE.

The ceiling of the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Rome. It is an example of Baroque architecture, constructed between 1626 and 1650 CE. The frescoes adorning the roof depict the works of Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556 CE) and the...

An interior view of Maderno's Nave, part of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. Although construction of the cathedral began in 1507 CE, the nave was constructed in 1614 CE at the direction of Carlo Maderno (1556–1629 CE).

The ceiling of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. The cathedral was completed between 1506 and 1626 CE.

The facade of the Florence Cathedral with the dome visible. The cathedral was designed by the Italian Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446 CE), while the facade is a modern addition.

Santa Maria di Loreto, Rome. The church was designed by the Italian Renaissance architect Antonio da Sangallo the Younger (1484-1546). Construction began on this church in 1507, although the dome would not be completed for around 75 years.