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Church Description
Building of the church, on the east side of the courtyard, was started in 1396 in Gothic style and continued by Guiniforte Solari (d. 1481) from 1453 onwards. The famous marble facade, a masterpiece of north Italian Early Renaissance architecture, was begun in 1491 to the design of Giovanni Antonio Amadeo (1447-1522) and carried on by Benedetto Briosco in 1500-07; the upper part, however, was left unfinished about 1550. The plinth is adorned with medallions of Roman emperors. Above the windows are niches with numerous statues. The nave, flanked by aisles, is still entirely Gothic in character, but the transepts, choir and dome show Renaissance features. The altarpieces and decoration of the side chapels are mainly 17th century; the
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Hobbies & Activities category: Paintings, art collections;  Architecture - Gothic;  Christian sites;  Architecture - Renaissance;  Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain
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