Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena)
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, the Duomo of Siena. This structure represents the zenith of Sienese religious architecture and stands as a rival to any cathedral in the world. …
Listen in the app2The Marble Pavement and the Piccolomini Library
The interior of the Duomo is perhaps most famous for its extraordinary floor. Described by Giorgio Vasari as 'the most beautiful, largest and most magnificent pavement ever made', it consists of fifty-six etched and inlaid marble…
Listen in the app3Sculptural Masterpieces: Pisano and Donatello
The Duomo is also a treasury of sculptural innovation. At the heart of the cathedral stands the magnificent pulpit by Nicola Pisano, completed in 1268. …
Listen in the app4Closing
Leaving the Siena Cathedral, one often feels a sense of sensory and spiritual overload. The sheer density of masterpieces within these walls is a testament to a city that viewed artistic beauty as a form of devotion. …
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What is Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena)?
Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena) is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.3177, 11.3288 |
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