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Designed and authorized by \u003cstrong\u003eSebastianFink\u003c\/strong\u003e, this monumental \u003cstrong\u003e17,854-piece\u003c\/strong\u003e model captures the unmistakable white, green, and red marble appearance of Florence Cathedral together with its massive dome and the soaring Giotto’s Campanile.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned as an advanced architectural project, the model is divided into \u003cstrong\u003ethree major sections — the bell tower, front section, and rear section\u003c\/strong\u003e — making such a large structure easier to construct, handle, and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Florence Cathedral Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe model recreates the cathedral’s richly decorated exterior through layered architectural details, contrasting colors, arches, windows, and ornamental patterns that give the building its extraordinary visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite, Green \u0026amp; Red Facade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of the defining features of the real cathedral is its distinctive marble color scheme. The model carefully recreates this combination throughout the facade, helping preserve the instantly recognizable appearance of the Florence landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrunelleschi-Inspired Dome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe enormous dome dominates the rear section of the cathedral and serves as one of the most technically demanding elements of the entire build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts interior incorporates a dedicated support structure, allowing the finished dome to remain stable despite its size and complex geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiotto's Campanile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe separate bell tower recreates the tall, elegant proportions and decorative exterior of Giotto’s Campanile, forming a striking companion to the cathedral itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe designer recommends beginning the project with the tower before progressing to the larger cathedral sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Part Modular Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe complete structure is divided into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiotto’s Campanile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront section of the cathedral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear section with the dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese sections connect together to form the complete display while remaining separable for transportation or individual presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt \u0026amp; Tested in Real Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe complete model was physically constructed by the designer, allowing the structure, connections, and particularly the large dome to be tested outside of the digital design environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Building Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe bell tower is comparatively straightforward, while the cathedral becomes progressively more challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe front section is suited to builders with previous MOC experience, while the rear section and dome require more advanced building skills due to their complex structure and internal reinforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Interior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cathedral does \u003cstrong\u003enot include a detailed interior\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the internal space is primarily used to support and reinforce the enormous exterior structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis allows the model to focus fully on architectural accuracy, scale, and structural stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Designer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSebastianFink was inspired to create this project after visiting Florence in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSeeing Florence Cathedral and Giotto’s Campanile in person left such a strong impression that the architecture remained on his mind long after the trip. 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