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Tuscany, city of Montalcino: view from the Fortress of Montalcino (Fortezza or Castello di Montalcino or Cassero) to the Montalcino Cathedral of the Holy Savior (Duomo di Montalcino, Concattedrale di San Salvatore) with bell tower (Campanile); Montalcino Cathedral was built 1818 - 1832 in Neo-Classical style according to plans of architect Agostinio Fantastici from Siena. The Cathedral is at the place of the earlier Romanesque style church Pieve di San Salvatore dating back most probably to 1000 AD (11th century). It got the status of being cathedral, in 1462 by Pope Pius II. The bell tower is from 18th century.
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