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Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Museum of the Works of the Cathedral) in Florence, Italy is a museum containing many of the original works of art created for Florence Cathedral, including the adjacent Florence Baptistery and Giotto's campanile. Most of the exterior sculptures have been removed from these buildings, usually replaced by replica pieces, with the museum conserving the originals. The museum is located opposite the east end of the Duomo, with its trilobate apse.

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Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

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Name
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Founded
1891
Headquarters
Italy

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The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Museum of the Works of the Cathedral) in Florence, Italy is a museum containing many of the original works of art created for Florence Cathedral, including the adjacent Florence Baptistery and Giotto's campanile. Most of the exterior sculptures have been removed from these buildings, usually replaced by replica pieces, with the museum conserving the originals. The museum is located opposite the east end of the Duomo, with its trilobate apse.

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