Florence Cathedral: Gothic planning and the transition to Renaissance (1296–1436)

1. Foundation stone laid for new cathedral

   Sep 8, 1296Labels: Santa Maria, Foundation

   • WGA
   • Britannica

2. Arnolfo di Cambio directs early construction

   Jan 1, 1300Labels: Arnolfo di, Gothic plan

   • WGA
   • Britannica

3. Wool Guild assumes responsibility for the works

   Jan 1, 1331Labels: Arte della, Wool Guild

   • Britannica

4. Giotto appointed master builder of the cathedral

   Jan 1, 1334Labels: Giotto, Master builder

   • Britannica
   • Giotto Wiki

5. Construction begins on Giotto’s Campanile

   Jul 18, 1334Labels: Giotto, Campanile

   • Giotto Wiki
   • Opera Duomo

6. Giotto dies; leadership passes to successors

   Jan 8, 1337Labels: Giotto, Successor masters

   • Giotto Wiki
   • Opera Duomo

7. Black Death disrupts building activity in Florence

   Jan 1, 1348Labels: Black Death, Florence

   • Florence Cathedral Wiki
   • Giotto Campanile Wiki

8. Giotto’s Campanile completed under Talenti

   Jan 1, 1359Labels: Francesco Talenti, Giotto s

   • Opera Duomo
   • Giotto Campanile Wiki

9. Old cathedral Santa Reparata demolished

   Jan 1, 1375Labels: Santa Reparata, Demolition

   • Florence Art Guide
   • Florence Travel

10. Dome design competition announced

    Aug 19, 1418Labels: Dome competition, Opera di

    • Britannica
    • NatGeo

11. Dome construction inaugurated under Brunelleschi

    Aug 7, 1420Labels: Brunelleschi, Dome construction

    • Opera Duomo
    • Finestre

12. Cathedral consecrated with dome largely complete

    Mar 25, 1436Labels: Consecration, Pope Eugene

    • Florence Cathedral Wiki
    • Nuper rosarum

13. Completion ceremonies for Brunelleschi’s dome

    Aug 30, 1436Labels: Dome completion, Ceremonies

    • Opera Duomo
    • Florence Art Guide