History of Siena's Duomo

As requested, a brief history of Siena's Duomo. The current structure was erected during the 13th century. The Sienese used black and white marble, symbolic of black and white horses of the legendary city's founders, Senius and Aschius. Under the choir of the church, an ancient narthex was found from an earlier church which contains late 13th century frescoes depicting the Old Testament and Christ's life. Inside the Duomo there are many sculptures by famous artists of the time, such as; Donatello, Bernini, and the young Michelangelo. Michelangelo's Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Gregory, and Saint Pius all stand on the altarpiece of the church. Many of the original sculptures, paintings, and stained glass windows have been moved to the nearby Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. The Baptistry, unlike other duomos of its time, is located underneath the main part of the church and its walls are adorn with beautiful Fresco paintings.

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