The cathedral's distinctive façade harmoniously blends Romanesque and Gothic elements, showcasing the unique Italian interpretation of Gothic architecture, particularly evident in its remarkable ...

The local availability of marble in Italy determined the look of many Italian cathedrals. The Gothic cathedral in Siena, for example, is faced in colored marble that provides a dramatic finish.

Visitors are free to explore the Gothic cathedral on their own except during ... considered one of the architectural treasures of the Italian Renaissance beginning in the 14th century.

He worked in the Italian Gothic style, incorporating elements of late Gothic and emerging Renaissance design. But when he died in 1310, work on the cathedral came to a halt. Then, in the 1330s ...