Best Things To Do in Siena, Italy

  1. Basilica Di San Domenico

    4.3 (1549 Votes)
    Basilica Di San Domenico

    Church, Religious Site, View Point

    Holding the remains of Saint Catherine, Basilica San Domenico or Basilica Cateriniana as it is also known is a fascinating monument even though the preserved head of the saint makes the experience a bit creepy. Even so, this beautiful church is an important historically because Saint Catherine took her vows here in 1363. It is decorated with stained glass windows and many other brilliant works ...Read more
  2. Museo Della Tortura

    4.4 (116 Votes)
    Museo Della Tortura

    Specialty Museum

    Housed in San Gimignano's former prison, the Museo della Tortura is one of the world's most well-known torture museums. A grisly example of the inhumanities that man is capable of, the museum is a shining example of violation of basic human rights. A gory reminder to the dark secrets of the past, The Torture museum showcases some horrible and some outright innovative torture devices that have b...Read more
  3. Sinagoga Di Siena

    4.5 (172 Votes)
    Sinagoga Di Siena

    Historical Site, Synagogue

    Located at a short walk from the synagogue, this beautiful synagogue is peaceful and simple. It was built in 1786 and in a neo classical style and represents the small jewish community of the city. The two plaques placed next to the door commemorate the victims of the jewish holocaust. The interior is richly decorated and is enriched by candelabra arms.
  4. Fonte Gaia

    4.5 (204 Votes)
    Fonte Gaia

    Walking Area, Historical Site, Fountain

    The Gaia Fountain that was made by Jacopo Della Quercia is one of the most important works of Italy, dating back to 1400s built in both Gothic and Renaissance in style. The XIV century Fonte Gaia, about which very little is known, was replaced in 1419 by Jacopo Della Quercia's version and thereafter by Tito Sarrocchi's free adaptation of it in 1858. The two intricate statues of Rhea Silvia and ...Read more
  5. Fontebranda

    4.5 (149 Votes)
    Fontebranda

    Historical Site, Fountain

    Appreciated by Dante and recognized as the most important source of water to the city, Fontebranda is an integral part of Siena’s incredible history. Because of the water it supplied, the fountain was a sort of lifeline to the mills, tanners and dyers of the city. It was built in 1246 and is known as the place that nurtured Saint Catherina who was the patron saint of Italy. There are thre...Read more
  6. Hotel Duomo

    4.2 (85 Votes)
    Via Stalloreggi, 38, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
  7. Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico

    4.5 (25 Votes)
    Piazza San Domenico, 1, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
    Church
  8. Piazza Salimbeni

    4.5 (19 Votes)
    Piazza Salimbeni
  9. Palazzo Salimbeni

    4.5 (18 Votes)
  10. Loggia Della Mercanzia

    4.3
    Via di Città
  11. Universita Di Siena - Palazzo Del Rettorato

    4.5 (6 Votes)
  12. Santa Maria Della Scala

    4.6 (3 Votes)
    Piazza del Duomo, 1, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
    Museum
  13. Il Duomo

    3.7 (1 Vote)
  14. Gallo Nero

    4.4 (2 Votes)
  15. Avignonesi

    4.5 (92 Votes)
    Via Colonica, 1, 53045 Valiano di Montepulciano SI, Italy
Siena
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