Virtual tour panorama showing the Altar of St Zenobius in Florence Cathedral. The panorama also shows some of the other side chapels, statues and a view back to the High Altar. Looking up you can see part of the dome and stained glass windows.

Florence Cathedral - Altar of St Zenobius - Florence visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Florence Cathedral - Altar of St Zenobius' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Tuscany.

The Altar of St Zenobius is at the far end of Florence Cathedral, behind the High Altar, and is not generally accessible to the public. Zenobius (San Zanobi, Zenobio) lived between 337–417 and was the first bishop of Florence. He was born into a pagan family but converted to Christianity and was baptised by Theodore. At first opposed by his family, he eventually led his parents to Christ.

Zenobius then spent some time in Rome before returning to Florence to take up the post of Bishop. He devoted himself to evangelising Florence and its outskirts completely and combating Arianism. It is believed that he died on 25 May 417, which has become his feast day, and was first buried in the Basilica di San Lorenzo di Firenze (consecrated by St. Ambrose in 393), and later transfered to the Church of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Cathedral / Duomo). A statue of St Zemobius adorns the façade of the cathedral and inside the Duomo is a painting of him on one of the pillars.

Florence Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo - Virtual Tours

Full list of virtual tour images in this collection taken around the Cathedral and associated buildings, some of which are not open to the public:

• Florence Cathedral Nave showing the massive expanse of the church.
• High Altar and cathedral dome.
• Altar of St Zenobius at the far end of the cathedral (not open to public).
• Florence Cathedral Mass Sacristy with wooden panelling (not open to public).
• View from Cupola overlooking the whole of Florence.
• Baptistery of San Giovanni with the mosaic ceiling.
• Florence from top of Giotto's Campanile (Bell Tower) showing a panoramic view over the city.
• Top Level and Penultimate Level of Giotto's Campanile (Bell Tower), images from inside the tower.
• Giotto's Campanile and South side of Cathedral showing the stunning polychrome marble decorations.

Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo)
Piazza del Duomo,
9-red, 50122 Firenze,

Bus: Roma - Calzoleria Bologna (C1, C2), Pucci (14, 23, 71, C1)