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Unfinished nave of Siena's Duomo (Cathedral)147 viewsUnfinished 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.
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127 viewsView East from Montieri.
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120 viewsStatue 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".
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117 viewsJenny, Molly and Rona (with unknown lady in front).
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114 viewsTemperature inversion in the valley, with steam plumes from the valley geothermal heating stations.
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113 viewsFloor 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...
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The tower of the Palazzo Republico.112 viewsThe tower of the Palazzo Republico with Il Campo to the right.
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111 viewsRuth in front of Il Campo ("the field") and the Palazzo Publico's tower.
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"Traditional Sienese fare"110 views"Traditional Sienese fare"
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106 viewsTemperature inversion in the valley, with steam plumes from the valley geothermal heating stations.
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The Duomo's bell tower104 viewsThe Duomo's bell tower
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103 viewsDetail of a cherub on the choir woodwork.
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103 viewsThe painting of Mary on the right side of the altar.
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102 viewsFloor 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...
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101 viewsThe 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.
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100 viewsStatue of Guiseppe Garibaldi, the Italian partisan and hero, in the park of La Lizza ("The Lists", after its prior role in jousting, etc).
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100 viewsStatue of Guiseppe Garibaldi, the Italian partisan and hero, in the park of La Lizza ("The Lists", after its prior role in jousting, etc).
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99 viewsStatue of the She-Wolf suckling Romulus and Remus.
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99 viewsOne of the plaques on the floor...
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98 viewsFloor 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...
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96 viewsFloor 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...
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96 viewsThe side-chapel, which today contains the manuscripts of the hymns the choir sang.The ceiling is magnificent.
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96 viewsThe 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.
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