Bull's head sculpture on Florence's Duomo tells a tale of love and revenge

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A bull's head sculpture adorns Florence's Duomo, a detail often missed by tourists. The marble carving, visible on the left side of the cathedral, dates back to 1436. It may honor animals used in construction or represent a legendary act of revenge. One tale suggests a master builder placed it to taunt a jealous tailor whose wife was his lover.


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