GIOTTO'S TOWER

The "Cupolone" or huge dome remains, with the cathedral bell-tower, known as the "Campanile di Giotto", the most striking feature of any view of the city.
Giotto, the famous painter and architect designed the tower, although at his death in 1337 only the lowest part was complete.
Work was continued under Andrea Pisano (c. 1290-1349) and Francesco Talenti (active 1325-1369) who completed the structure repeating the decoration of marble relieved by windows.