The Cathedral of Siena faces another piazza, above the Paizza Del Campo. It is a Gothic structure which took from 1215 to 1263 to complete. The duomo was built in the shape of a Latin cross and has one bell tower and a dome. The Duomo facades are adorned with paintings and numerous carvings.

The black and white marble stripes of the exterior are mirrored inside on the supporting columns. There are several panels of mosaics on the floor, each telling a different story. Some are covered to protect them from wear and tear. A guide book explains the multi-faceted artwork in the duomo.

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