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But before the plague, it was a wonderful city – rich, civic-minded, famous for its goldsmiths, its show-off cathedral ... of how the spirit of the French Gothic came to Siena.

In the space of 100 years, Siena's artists redefined painting as an art form and laid the foundations for Renaissance.

Explore the medieval magic of Montepulciano and the artistic ... The city’s magnificent art and architecture, including the iconic Florence Cathedral and Uffizi Gallery, showcase the genius of masters ...

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The important relic of Medieval Sienese Art still in the Duomo itself is Pisano’ pulpit, carved out of Carrara marble between 1265 and 1268 and embellished with seven scenes from the Life of Christ.