The façade as is seen today was not part of the original designs to the cathedral. Arnolfo originally designed it but his plans were never executed as he died in 1302. Nothing was done for another five centuries until Emilio de Fabris drew out new plans and construction was completed between 1876 and 1886. It was influenced by the Gothic style of architecture and is made of green, white and red marble with statues, rose windows and mosaics. Although not as beautiful as the rest of the cathedral it majestic enough to stand beside the cathedral, the bell tower and the baptistery.