Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena)

Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena)

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Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena)

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Location: Siena, Tuscany, Italy

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January 9, 2018

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The Cathedral of Siena (Italian Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) in Tuscany is the mighty Cathedral of the Assumption and the main church of the city. Today, the building, built of characteristic dark green and white marble, is one of the most important examples of Gothic architecture in Italy.

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July 11, 2022

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About the BAPTISTRY: In the immediate vicinity of the large Italian cathedrals / basilicas there is always a separate baptistery (which in important cities can sometimes take on the dimensions …

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April 11, 2022

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The patronage "Santa Maria Assunta" (in German: Assumption of the Virgin Mary) of the Cathedral of Siena refers to one of the many memorial or feast days in honor of the Blessed Mother Mary. It goes back to the feast of her bodily assumption into heaven, which is the (Catholic) Church celebrates annually on August 15. In the Orthodox churches the festival is called "Assumption of the Virgin Mary".
In many rural areas it is customary for bundles of herbs to be collected by the population on this day and blessed during the festival service.

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Siena Inside the Walls Loop

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Embark on an easy hiking adventure through Siena's historic heart with the Siena Inside the Walls Loop. This route offers a delightful blend of urban exploration and scenic vistas, allowing…

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