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Traditionally, the upper part of the façade was believed to have been completed in the 1370s under the direction of Giovanni di Cecco. However, it is now believed that the work was completed as early as the beginning of the century, in the 1310s. The mosaics on the facades were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side) The time of construction of the Campanile is not known for certain, but it was completed after the dome (some sources say 1313).

Traditionally, the upper part of the façade was believed to have been completed in the 1370s under the direction of Giovanni di Cecco. However, it is now believed that the work was completed as early as the beginning of the century, in the 1310s. The mosaics on the facades were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side)

The mosaics on the facades were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side) Here is the large central mosaic, the Coronation of the Virgin

The mosaics on the facades were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side) Here is right side mosaic, Nativity of Jesus

The mosaics on the facades were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side) Here is left side mosaic, Presentation of Mary in the Temple

Development of sculptural details was carried out by the outstanding sculptor of the Apulian-Pisan school, Niccolò Pisano.

Development of sculptural details was carried out by the outstanding sculptor of the Apulian-Pisan school, Niccolò Pisano.

Development of sculptural details was carried out by the outstanding sculptor of the Apulian-Pisan school, Niccolò Pisano.

Development of sculptural details was carried out by the outstanding sculptor of the Apulian-Pisan school, Niccolò Pisano.

At the end of the 13th century, work began on decorating the facade. From 1284 to 1296, they were supervised by Giovanni Pisano. The lower part of the facade was designed according to his plan.

Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena) is a cathedral (Duomo), or Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta - Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary). An important artistic and historical monument of Italian Gothic, the center of medieval and Renaissance culture in the history of the Republic of Siena (1147-1555). Located on Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) in the city center. At the end of the 13th century, work began on decorating the facade. From 1284 to 1296, they were supervised by Giovanni Pisano. The lower part of the facade was designed according to his plan. But the upper part with a large round window was completed at the beginning of the 14th century, and subsequently the entire appearance of the cathedral was determined by the general design and development of sculptural details, carried out by the outstanding sculptor of the Apulian-Pisan school, Niccolò Pisano.

The most famous work of art in the cathedral is considered to be its unique inlaid marble mosaic floor - one of the most ornate in Italy, covering the whole floor of the cathedral. This undertaking went on from the 14th to the 16th centuries, and about forty artists made their contribution. The floor of the cathedral is divided into 56 panels of various sizes and shapes with images of biblical scenes, sibyls, and allegorical figures. The first of the existing images date back to around 1370.

The marble high altar was created in 1532 according to the design of Baldassare Peruzzi. It is decorated with four bronze angel-candelabra by Giovanni di Stefano and Francesco di Giorgio. The composition is crowned by a bronze ciborium created by the master Vecchietta in 1467-1472.

The pulpit is made of Carrara marble and was created by Niccolò Pisano between 1265 and 1268. His students Arnolfo di Cambio, Lapo di Ricevuto and the master's son Giovanni Pisano participated in the work. The pulpit itself is the earliest surviving work in the cathedral. But the staircase dates from 1543 and was built by Bartolomeo Neroni.