The Orvieto Cathedral was described by Pope Leo III as "the golden lily of Italian temples". Its construction was prompted by a miracle that occurred in the village of Bolsena in 1263, when blood gushed from the consecrated prosfora during a service. Construction of the Orvieto Cathedral began in 1290 and the building was completed in 1309. It is in Romanesque-Gothic style, and its facade is unique. The Orvieto Cathedral was designed by the Sienese architect Lorenzo Maitani and was influenced by the Gothic cathedrals of Tuscany. Visitors are captivated by the variety of details, especially the four bas-reliefs at the main entrance by Sienese masters. Many artists were involved in the decoration of Orvieto Cathedral, both outside and inside (Lorenzo Maitani, Fra Angelico, Luca Signorelli, etc.) and the decoration was completed in 1451.

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