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The Duomo's bell tower270 viewsThe Duomo's bell tower
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Unfinished nave of Siena's Duomo (Cathedral)149 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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129 viewsView East from Montieri.
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123 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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120 viewsJenny, Molly and Rona (with unknown lady in front).
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117 viewsTemperature inversion in the valley, with steam plumes from the valley geothermal heating stations.
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116 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.115 viewsThe tower of the Palazzo Republico with Il Campo to the right.
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113 viewsRuth in front of Il Campo ("the field") and the Palazzo Publico's tower.
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"Traditional Sienese fare"112 views"Traditional Sienese fare"
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108 viewsTemperature inversion in the valley, with steam plumes from the valley geothermal heating stations.
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106 viewsThe painting of Mary on the right side of the altar.
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104 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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104 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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104 viewsDetail of a cherub on the choir woodwork.
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103 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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103 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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102 viewsStatue of the She-Wolf suckling Romulus and Remus.
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101 viewsOne of the plaques on the floor...
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101 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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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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98 viewsThe side-chapel, which today contains the manuscripts of the hymns the choir sang.The ceiling is magnificent.
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98 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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97 viewsView back to Montieri from the main road.
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