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Siena’s Virgine Maria

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Siena’s Virgine Maria



A stroll through the many corridors and vias of the saintly city of Siena allows one to casually glance up and gaze at Virgin Mary. The history of Siena is ancient indeed. A follower of the cult of the Virgin, Siena was constructed in such a manner as to homage and receive protection from, the Virgin Mary.

To the left is a painting and cover of the Biccherna book by Francesco di Giorgio Martini, entitled “Virgin Mary protects Siena from the earthquakes of August 1466″ finished in 1467.
This stroll through Siena’s various contradas or neighborhoods, impress one with numerous dedications to the Virgin, from sacred medieval paintings in the many churches to intricate votives on the old city walls. A simple turn around the corner on any street washes one with a graciously solemn glimpse into the city’s sacred dedication.

Even the Piazza del Campo was ordained in 1297 to be planned in such a style as to be close to il Duomo and is a further example of medievale secular architecture.

This same stroll could just lead you down to the birthplace and sancturay of St. Catherine of Siena.

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