Round of Brunelleschi, Renaissance church building in Florence, Italy
The Rotonda di Santa Maria degli Angeli stands as an octagonal structure with a central dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1434.
The construction initiated in 1434 was commissioned by the heirs of condottiere Filippo degli Scolari, but financial limitations halted the project shortly after its start.
During its prime, the attached Convent of Santa Maria degli Angeli maintained a scriptorium where monks produced manuscripts and educated sons of Florentine merchants.
The interior design reflects Brunelleschi's original plans inspired by the Pantheon, while the exterior underwent modifications during the 1930s restoration.
The structure represents one of the first centrally planned buildings of the Renaissance period, featuring an octagonal core surrounded by eight auxiliary spaces.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1434
Architects: Filippo Brunelleschi
GPS coordinates: 43.77531,11.26032
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:35
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