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INSIDE - A Latin cross, is divided into three aisles by pillars that support the vaulted ceiling painted INSIDE - A Latin cross, is divided into three aisles by pillars that support the vaulted ceiling painted blue with gold stars. The two colors of black and white bands here achieves an effect of great blue with gold stars. The two colors of black and white bands here achieves an effect of great emphasis, accentuated by a magnificent marble floor inlaid with almost the same color. The oldest of emphasis, accentuated by a magnificent marble floor inlaid with almost the same color. The oldest of the 56 boxes date back to about 1370, and are executed in graffiti, while the following are true inlays. the 56 boxes date back to about 1370, and are executed in graffiti, while the following are true inlays. The last boxes were built in 1547. Domenico Beccafumi the artist is more committed to the creation of The last boxes were built in 1547. Domenico Beccafumi the artist is more committed to the creation of this beautiful floor, as he performed 35 inlays in 1517-1547, but overall it worked more than 40 artists, this beautiful floor, as he performed 35 inlays in 1517-1547, but overall it worked more than 40 artists, most of Siena. For conservation reasons, only some boxes are always visible, so the floor in its entirety most of Siena. For conservation reasons, only some boxes are always visible, so the floor in its entirety can be admired only for short periods each year.? The nave and chancel have a cornice supported by can be admired only for short periods each year.? The nave and chancel have a cornice supported by the busts of 172 popes, under which are the busts of 36 emperors, by the XV-XVI century. Pillars are the busts of 172 popes, under which are the busts of 36 emperors, by the XV-XVI century. Pillars are placed next to the first two fonts, beautifully sculpted by Antonio Federighi in 1462-1463. The dome, placed next to the first two fonts, beautifully sculpted by Antonio Federighi in 1462-1463. The dome, hexagonal, is decorated with gilded statues of saints and figures of patriarchs and prophets, painted in hexagonal, is decorated with gilded statues of saints and figures of patriarchs and prophets, painted in chiaroscuro in the late fifteenth century.? Particular interest in the right transept is the Chigi Chapel or chiaroscuro in the late fifteenth century.? Particular interest in the right transept is the Chigi Chapel or the Madonna of the vote, a circular , performed for Pope Alexander VII by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, which the Madonna of the vote, a circular , performed for Pope Alexander VII by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, which are also attributed to the two statues on either side of (Mary Magdalene and St. Jerome). Carlo Maratta are also attributed to the two statues on either side of (Mary Magdalene and St. Jerome). Carlo Maratta painted the Visitation on the left wall, and one of his paintings was carried out at the Flight into Egypt painted the Visitation on the left wall, and one of his paintings was carried out at the Flight into Egypt mosaic on the right wall. Our Lady of the vote in the second half of the thirteenth century and is the mosaic on the right wall. Our Lady of the vote in the second half of the thirteenth century and is the object of veneration by the Sienese, who directed her in times of crisis or difficulty.? Elevated in the object of veneration by the Sienese, who directed her in times of crisis or difficulty.? Elevated in the presbytery, the marble altar was executed in 1532 by Baldassarre Peruzzi, while the majestic bronze presbytery, the marble altar was executed in 1532 by Baldassarre Peruzzi, while the majestic bronze ciborium is the work of Vecchietta (1467-1472) from the church of the Hospital of Santa Maria della ciborium is the work of Vecchietta (1467-1472) from the church of the Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala and place here in 1506. To the side of the main figures of angels, masterpieces by Francesco di Scala and place here in 1506. To the side of the main figures of angels, masterpieces by Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439-1502), except the two above. On the pillars of the presbytery are eight Giorgio Martini (1439-1502), except the two above. On the pillars of the presbytery are eight candelabras in the form of angels, painted by Domenico Beccafumi in 1548-50, which is also the author candelabras in the form of angels, painted by Domenico Beccafumi in 1548-50, which is also the author of the fresco of the apse, altered in the nineteenth century. The fresco is located above the precious of the fresco of the apse, altered in the nineteenth century. The fresco is located above the precious circular window made in 1288 and designed by Duccio, probably the oldest example of stained glass circular window made in 1288 and designed by Duccio, probably the oldest example of stained glass existing in Italy. Finally, the presbytery has a fine wooden choir of the late fourteenth century and existing in Italy. Finally, the presbytery has a fine wooden choir of the late fourteenth century and enlarged in the XVI.? In the left transept you can admire the beautiful pulpit by Nicola Pisano, a enlarged in the XVI.? In the left transept you can admire the beautiful pulpit by Nicola Pisano, a masterpiece made in 1265-1269 with the help of his son John, by Arnolfo di Cambio , Lapo di Donato masterpiece made in 1265-1269 with the help of his son John, by Arnolfo di Cambio , Lapo di Donato and received. The pulpit is supported by octagonal columns, between which there are elegant trefoil and received. The pulpit is supported by octagonal columns, between which there are elegant trefoil arches, decorated with statues of prophets and of virtue. Of the nine columns, four have a base in the arches, decorated with statues of prophets and of virtue. Of the nine columns, four have a base in the shape of a lion, while the base of the plant is surrounded by eight figures of the arts. The parapet is shape of a lion, while the base of the plant is surrounded by eight figures of the arts. The parapet is made up of seven panels with scenes from the life of Christ and with the representation of the Last made up of seven panels with scenes from the life of Christ and with the representation of the Last Judgement, joined together with statues of prophets and of the Madonna and Child. The pulpit, made a Judgement, joined together with statues of prophets and of the Madonna and Child. The pulpit, made a few years away from that for the Baptistery of Pisa, marks the full membership of Nicola Pisano Gothic few years away from that for the Baptistery of Pisa, marks the full membership of Nicola Pisano Gothic style, but does not give up his classical training: the expressive power of the individual figures style, but does not give up his classical training: the expressive power of the individual figures enhances individuality, while the increased pace of the narrative blends into the scene.? Continue in enhances individuality, while the increased pace of the narrative blends into the scene.? Continue in the left transept, where there's the tomb of Cardinal Riccardo Petroni, performed by Tino Camaino in the left transept, where there's the tomb of Cardinal Riccardo Petroni, performed by Tino Camaino in 1317-1318, the model was often repeated during the XIV century. Opposite, on the floor, notice the 1317-1318, the model was often repeated during the XIV century. Opposite, on the floor, notice the tombstone of Bishop Giovanni Pecci, by Donatello dated 1426. It then goes in the Chapel of St. John the tombstone of Bishop Giovanni Pecci, by Donatello dated 1426. It then goes in the Chapel of St. John the Baptist, an elegant Renaissance building which houses the restored frescoes by Pinturicchio (1454-Baptist, an elegant Renaissance building which houses the restored frescoes by Pinturicchio (1454-1513) and the bronze statue of St. John the Baptist, later works of Donatello (1457). The left aisle is 1513) and the bronze statue of St. John the Baptist, later works of Donatello (1457). The left aisle is the entrance to the Piccolomini Library. Leaving the cathedral, take the square on the right side of the the entrance to the Piccolomini Library. Leaving the cathedral, take the square on the right side of the Cathedral and down the stairs that lead to the Baptistery of San GiovanniCathedral and down the stairs that lead to the Baptistery of San Giovanni

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For now, enough of that. You will receive an walk in the streets For now, enough of that. You will receive an walk in the streets of Siena and Piazza del Campo of course where he runs the of Siena and Piazza del Campo of course where he runs the famous Paliofamous Palio

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