Thursday, December 3, 2009

Piccolomini Library

These three pictures are of the Piccolomini Library in the Duomo di Siena (Siena Cathedral). It houses precious illuminated choir books and frescoes.

The ceiling and one end.

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One side of the library.

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The ceiling and the other end.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Siena Cathedral

The outside of the Duomo di Siena (Siena Cathedral).


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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Piazza del Campo

More from Siena, the Piazza del Campo.

The Torre del Mangia ("Tower of the Eater") about to be bathed in sunlight.

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The Siena Cathedral rises above the Piazza del Campo.

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Monday, November 30, 2009

Siena Architecture

Here are four pictures of the architecture in Siena.

Basilica of San Domenico, also known as Basilica Cateriniana

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Looking down the alley

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Residences - with laundry.

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The Torre del Mangia dominates the skyline

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