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08-Jun-2019

Siena. Duomo

Unquestionably one of Italy's finest Gothic churches, Siena's cathedral (Duomo di Siena) is equally stunning inside and out, featuring the work of Italy's finest artists of the day: Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, Donatello, Pinturicchio, Lorenzo Ghiberti, and Bernini. The cathedral in its present form was begun in 1229, and the dome was completed in 1264. Around 1317, the choir was extended over the baptistery, and only about 20 years later, the people of Siena planned a gigantic expansion, which would have made it the largest Gothic building in Italy. The existing church was to become the transept of a new church more than 100 meters long, with its new nave turned by 90 degrees. These grandiose plans came to nothing when it was discovered that the foundations couldn't handle the added weight, and because the plague struck down so much of Siena's population in 1348.

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Julie Oldfield29-Mar-2020 16:22
Amazing! V
MarcViskens29-Mar-2020 11:05
fine shot
well done José
beautiful angle
Graeme28-Mar-2020 13:57
The details are just superb! V
Jeff Real28-Mar-2020 13:12
This is a breathtaking scene!
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Liz Bickel28-Mar-2020 02:54
Nicely captured. Interesting history dating back to another "plague". Also a reminder that the world did continue on.
Pierre Martin28-Mar-2020 01:32
another piece of art, great picture!
Dennis Hoyne27-Mar-2020 23:51
A lovely image of the artwork on display here, and a sobering reminder of disease induced troubles from an earlier time.
George McCarten27-Mar-2020 23:26
A beautiful elaborate display, and an unfortunate reminder of strife from another age.
bill friedlander27-Mar-2020 23:19
Nice shot of the religious figures. V
Walter Otto Koenig27-Mar-2020 23:10
Very nice detail. Interesting to see this. "V"
Dave Berry27-Mar-2020 23:00
Beautiful details. V
Fabienne27-Mar-2020 22:14
L’intérieure de cette cathédrale est très beau. Belle image.
Helen Betts27-Mar-2020 21:01
Fine capture of this beautiful corner. V.
Martin Lamoon27-Mar-2020 20:58
Wonderful paintings.
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Tom Munson27-Mar-2020 19:43
Nice shot, Jose.
Nick Paoni27-Mar-2020 19:38
That's quite a line-up.
Colin Storey27-Mar-2020 19:38
Great interior image of this great art.
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