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The construction of the Cathedral began at the end of the 12th century. It was consecrated on November 18, 1179. After 1258, the construction was supervised by Cistercian monks from the nearby monastery of San Galgano. At the end of the 13th century, work began on decorating the façade. From 1284 to 1296, they were supervised by Giovanni Pisano. The lower part of the façade was designed according to his plan. The upper part with a large round window (oculus) was completed at the beginning of the 14th century under the supervision of Giovanni di Cecco. The mosaics on the pediments were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side). The time of construction of the Bell Tower (Campanile) is not known for certain, but it was completed after the dome (probably 1313)

The construction of the Cathedral began at the end of the 12th century. It was consecrated on November 18, 1179. After 1258, the construction was supervised by Cistercian monks from the nearby monastery of San Galgano. At the end of the 13th century, work began on decorating the façade. From 1284 to 1296, they were supervised by Giovanni Pisano. The lower part of the façade was designed according to his plan. The upper part with a large round window (oculus) was completed at the beginning of the 14th century under the supervision of Giovanni di Cecco. The mosaics on the pediments were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side). The time of construction of the Bell Tower (Campanile) is not known for certain, but it was completed after the dome (probably 1313)

Traditionally, the upper part of the façade was believed to have been completed in the 1370s under the direction of Giovanni di Cecco. However, it is now believed that the work was completed as early as the beginning of the century, in the 1310s. The mosaics on the facades were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side) The time of construction of the Campanile is not known for certain, but it was completed after the dome (some sources say 1313).

Traditionally, the upper part of the façade was believed to have been completed in the 1370s under the direction of Giovanni di Cecco. However, it is now believed that the work was completed as early as the beginning of the century, in the 1310s. The mosaics on the facades were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side)

The mosaics on the facades were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side) Here is the large central mosaic, the Coronation of the Virgin

The mosaics on the facades were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side) Here is right side mosaic, Nativity of Jesus

The mosaics on the facades were made in 1878 by Luigi Mussini (central) and Alessandro Franchi (side) Here is left side mosaic, Presentation of Mary in the Temple

Development of sculptural details was carried out by the outstanding sculptor of the Apulian-Pisan school, Niccolò Pisano.

Development of sculptural details was carried out by the outstanding sculptor of the Apulian-Pisan school, Niccolò Pisano.

Development of sculptural details was carried out by the outstanding sculptor of the Apulian-Pisan school, Niccolò Pisano.

Development of sculptural details was carried out by the outstanding sculptor of the Apulian-Pisan school, Niccolò Pisano.

At the end of the 13th century, work began on decorating the facade. From 1284 to 1296, they were supervised by Giovanni Pisano. The lower part of the facade was designed according to his plan.