Maintenance work on the Duomo and its cupola in Florence is neverending — abseiling is not offered as a tourist activity. Brunelleschi knew maintenance work would be required and he left the holes for poles to ensure that no one ever cut at the wrong place to bring the whole dome down.
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Henk Bekker is a European travel writer specializing in transportation, cultural destinations, and practical travel advice for visitors to Europe. His work focuses on clear, up-to-date guides that simplify complex travel systems such as public transportation, tickets, and routes.
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