📸 Discover the Enchanting Duomo Cathedral of Siena! 🇮🇹✨
🔍 Did you know that nestled in the heart of Siena, Italy, lies a breathtaking gothic architect masterpiece-the majestic Duomo Cathedral, a true gem outside and inside.
Here are just some curious facts:
1️⃣ Completed in 14th century, it has an impressive Façade adorned with intricate sculptures and decorative elements.
2️⃣ Unique Black and White Stripes-These alternating colors represent the symbolic contrast between Siena's civic and religious powers.
Black and white are also the colors of the civic coat of arms of Siena.
3️⃣ Breathtaking Mosaic Floor is one of the most decorated in Italy, covering an area of over 6,000 square meters, this masterpiece took several centuries to complete and depicts various biblical scenes. In total there are 56 large panels.
4️⃣ Spectacular Piccolomini Library-a true treasure trove of Renaissance art and culture,with vivid frescoes painted by renowned artists like Pinturicchio, depicting the life of Pope Pius II.
5️⃣ Magnificent View from Above: Panorama from "del Facciatone" - the never unfinished extension of Cathedral-Nowadays a viewpoint offering stunning vistas of Siena and the surrounding Tuscan countryside, allowing to witness the city's picturesque charm from a whole new perspective.
🔗 For an full immersive experience, we invite you to join us on YouTube LIVE stream for a mesmerizing recorded footage of the Duomo Cathedral of Siena July 9th at 9pm Italian time:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Rw68TQ9hyQI?feature=share
📍 Don't miss the opportunity to explore the wonders of the Duomo Cathedral of Siena. Follow us and be a part of this captivating experience! 📸✨
