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Siena Cathedral

Duomo di Siena, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, Duomo of Siena
Italy, Siena
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Siena Cathedral

Duomo di Siena, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, Duomo of Siena
Italy, Siena
Siena Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in Europe. The cathedral was built in 1215-1263 and is an excellent example of Gothic architecture. The building has the shape of a Latin cross. The dome of the cathedral is located on an octagonal base, and the decoration of the square bell tower is made of white and black marble.

Currently, Siena Cathedral operates and is open to the public.

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Traveled 6 years ago
Rating 10
Must visit
If you happen to be in Siena, then regardless of the purpose of visiting this interesting city, you must visit the Siena Cathedral. It is not for nothing that it is called the most beautiful temple in Italy. The interior decoration is of rare beauty, marble floors amaze with the technique of creation. On them, biblical stories are intertwined with ancient mythology, historical symbols - with allegories, half-erased medieval images with realistic paintings. The floors are open for public viewing only in the summer.→
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Traveled 10 years ago
Rating 8
The most famous landmark of Siena.
The cathedral was designed and built in the period from 1215 to 1263 on the site of an earlier building. Outside and inside the cathedral is finished with white and greenish-black marble with the addition of red marble on the facade. Black and white are the heraldic colors of Siena, their origin is associated with the white and black horses of the founders of the city, Senius and Askia. The interior of the cathedral is remarkable for its exceptional artistic expressiveness of the mosaic floor, the magnificently decorated pulpit by Niccolò Pisano and the statue of John the Baptist, sculptured by Donatello.→
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Traveled 15 years ago
Rating 9
Must see for visiting the Tuscany region
Siena Cathedral is very special. Not like anyone. Amazing. Awesome. Magic. It is difficult to describe, it must be seen. Unforgettable architecture. Multicolored marble. Incredible mosaics and stained glass. An indescribable atmosphere of peace and joy. You go inside and the spirit captures with delight and surprise! By the way, black and white are the heraldic colors of Siena, their origin is associated with the white and black horse of the founders of the city. Entrance to the Cathedral 4 euros.→
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