Siena's Cathedrale di Santa Maria, better known as the Duomo, is a

gleaming marble treasury of Gothic art from the 13th and 14th

centuries.

History Siena's Duomo was built between 1215 and 1263 and

designed in part by Gothic master Nicola Pisano. His son, Giovanni, drew up the plans for the lower

half of the facade, begun in 1285. The facade's upper half was added

in the 14th century.

Gothic pulpit by Nicola Pisano ,1265

Frescoes of the Piccolomini Library painted by Pinturicchio (1502-07),

Detail of clerestory in the nave,

In the 19th century, the

cathedral was

extensively restored,

including the addition of

golden mosaics on the facade.

Music : Aria 3 -Metamorphosi

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