Formally known as Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, casually known as Brunelleschi’s Dome, and maybe better known to Americans as “the big church in Florence,” this cathedral stands tall in Tuscany. I had the opportunity to climb all of the stairs to the top of the dome while studying at OU Arezzo. I don’t understand much about engineering or how this dome stands and has stood the test of time, but I do understand the true magnificence of such an extraordinary and unmistakable piece of art. The inside is even more detailed and striking than the outside. All I could think of when I was there was what a wonderful thing it is that artists and architectures passed down their work to the next generations to complete and for others to enjoy for centuries to come. This breathtaking building is one of my favorites in the world.