Architecture and Monuments
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Opera della Primaziale Pisana - www.opapisa.it -   
Site of the organization that oversees the maintenance of the monuments in Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa: Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistry and Cemetery. Interesting historical presentation with lots of photographs and information, details on opening hours and costs as well as a neat 3D view of the Piazza.
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa - torre.duomo.pisa.it/index_eng.html -
Official website for the Tower of Pisa, with comprehensive history of the tower, the site and its characteristics. A Quick Time video takes to the towers' belfry to experience the spectacular view of the Piazza dei Miracoli and Duomo while an impressive 6400 photo gallery let's you view the leaning tower from every angle possible. A textual archive contains historical and bibliographical details of works regarding the tower and a dedicated timeline area covers the inclination and restoration of the tower in 14 parts.
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Florence's Duomo: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - www.duomofirenze.it -
Historical details of the cathedral, baptistry and bell tower of Florence's world-reknown square. Includes the history of the church chapter, liturgical schedule and details on important festivals which take place at the Duomo. The photos could have been larger in some sections in order to see what the accompanying text describes but, overall, the site contains a lot of interesting information and offers a quick look into an incredible work of art, history and imagination.
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Opera della Metropolitana - www.operaduomo.siena.it -
Presents the administrative body that protects, preserves and promotes the cathedral's artistic treasures. The site outlines the body's history, with details on current projects, services and cultural activities. A section presents the cathedral, Piccolomini library, crypt, museum, baptistery and oratory of San Bernardino through photographs and historical details. Lastly, an informational section has opening hours, ticket costs and contacts.
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