Collins, W. W., 1862- · London : W. Heinemann ; New York : Dodd, Mead · leaf 388
hatwas never completed can be judged. The build-ing was begun in 1229 and the dome over thecrossing finished thirty years later. About sixtyyears after this the scheme to construct the hugenave was commenced. It was only owing to aterrible plague which carried off, it is said, eightythousand… … SIENA The cathedral, or which a fine view is obtainedfrom the church of S. Domenico on the oppositehill, is approached from the Piazza del Duomo bytwelve marble steps. The topmost which formsthe platform in front of the facade is inlaid withgraffiti designs in black and other colours.…
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