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Stories Around the Duomo: What to Believe
A friendly sift through tales about the dome and Baptistery: what’s likely, what’s lore.
9/28/2025
10 min read
Florence breathes stories. Some are true; some are useful; all are part of the city’s memory.
Favorites
- Tricks in competitions.
- Secret methods and stubbornness.
- Civic pride amplified into legend.
Sifting Lore from Likely
- Compare with documents and physical evidence.
- Respect stories as cultural memory.
- Enjoy the poetry without needing strict proof.
Bottom line: Legends aren’t lies; they’re city poetry.
About the Author
Florence History Guide
I put this guide together to make your Duomo day simple, insightful, and full of quiet moments — the kind that stay with you.
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Legends
Myths
Florence
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