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Dome of Florence Cathedral is a monumental construction in Italy, Europe. UNESCO World Heritage List: Historic Centre of Florence dates it to 1420-1436 CE. Its listed material is Fired brick. Its height is listed as 114 m (estimated). UNESCO World Heritage List: Historic Centre of Florence also records: “Cathedral dome.”
Brunelleschi's dome, built without centering using herringbone brickwork.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
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| Date | 1420 CE - 1436 CE 1420-1436 CE UNESCO World Heritage List: Historic Centre of Florence | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Cathedral dome UNESCO World Heritage List: Historic Centre of Florence | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,428 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,420 CE - 1,436 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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