As Gothic as They Get: The Duomo of Siena
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1h 1m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
The construction of the Duomo of Siena started in 1226 and took nearly two centuries to complete. Along the way, the building continued to evolve and change, and ended up being one of Italy’s greatest expressions of Gothic architecture. It also houses some of history’s greatest artistic masterpieces. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where he will explore the art, architecture and building history of this spectacular church.
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