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One of the candle holders...Oct 14, 2006
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Detail of a cherub on the choir woodwork.Oct 14, 2006
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The choir "stalls" behind the altar. The multi-sided book stand in the centre was for the hymn books.Oct 14, 2006
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The side-chapel, which today contains the manuscripts of the hymns the choir sang. Each manuscript is huge because they were read by the choir from around 20 feet away.Oct 14, 2006
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Pope Pius II.Pope Pius II.Oct 14, 2006
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One of the plaques on the floor...Oct 14, 2006
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The side-chapel, which today contains the manuscripts of the hymns the choir sang.The ceiling is magnificent.Oct 14, 2006
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Floor tile images in the Duomo. Normally covered for their own protection, there are over 50 such images, virtually covering the floor. Poor natural light and banned flash and tripods make photography hard...Oct 14, 2006
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Floor tile images in the Duomo. Normally covered for their own protection, there are over 50 such images, virtually covering the floor. Poor natural light and banned flash and tripods make photography hard...Oct 14, 2006
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The central group of images under the dome with the magnificense of the altar behind. The dark area around the altar are the wooden chairs used by the choir.Oct 14, 2006
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Floor tile images in the Duomo. Normally covered for their own protection, there are over 50 such images, virtually covering the floor. Poor natural light and banned flash and tripods make photography hard...Oct 14, 2006
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Floor tile images in the Duomo. Normally covered for their own protection, there are over 50 such images, virtually covering the floor. Poor natural light and banned flash and tripods make photography hard...Oct 14, 2006
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Jenny, Molly and Rona (with unknown lady in front).Oct 14, 2006
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The Duomo's bell towerThe Duomo's bell towerOct 14, 2006
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"Traditional Sienese fare""Traditional Sienese fare"Oct 14, 2006
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Unfinished nave of Siena's Duomo (Cathedral)Unfinished nave of Siena's Duomo (Cathedral). It is possible to climb to the top of the end wall to see the views. The Duomo Museum is on the left.Oct 14, 2006
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The tower of the Palazzo Republico.The tower of the Palazzo Republico with Il Campo to the right.Oct 14, 2006
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Statue of the illustrious economist Sallustio Bandini (1677-1760). He was instrumental in Sienese thought, a professor in the Siena University and author of "Discorso sulla Maremma".Oct 14, 2006
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Statue of the She-Wolf suckling Romulus and Remus.Oct 14, 2006
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Statue of Guiseppe Garibaldi, the Italian partisan and hero, in the park of La Lizza ("The Lists", after its prior role in jousting, etc).Oct 14, 2006
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Statue of Guiseppe Garibaldi, the Italian partisan and hero, in the park of La Lizza ("The Lists", after its prior role in jousting, etc).Oct 14, 2006
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