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Siena

Cathedral of Siena Complex

The Duomo in Siena is ideally located in a piazza above the Piazza del Campo, easy to reach on foot and by public transport. This Gothic building houses treasures by the likes of Pisano, Donatello, and Michelangelo, as well as frescoes by Pinturicchio.

Siena

San Gimignano, Siena Day Trips from Florence

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San Gimignano

Duomo of San Gimignano

Tuscany's Duomo of San Gimignano, also called the Collegiata di San Gimignano is a beautiful frescoed arch that has survived centuries without any restoration work. In spite of being bombed during World War II, the vivid frescoes from the 13th century still remain as bright as ever, making this one of Europe's most treasured buildings. The adjoining Museum of Sacred Art is home to valuable pieces from the Collegiata, plus surrounding convents and churches.

San Gimignano

Civic Museums of San Gimignano

The Civic Museums of San Gimignano are located in a stunning 11th-century walled town which looms 334 meters above the Elsa Valley, close to Florence. The town is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site and its complex of museums offer one of Europe's most compelling insights into medieval life.

Pienza

Palazzo Piccolomini di Pienza

Pienza's Palazzo Piccolomini, close to Siena, is one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in the world. Once the home of Pope Pius II, it's now a fascinating museum and art gallery!

Chianciano Terme

Terme di Chianciano

Terme di Chianciano, located in the charming town of Chianciano Terme, is renowned for its rejuvenating thermal waters in Tuscany. This spa destination offers an escape amid scenic landscapes. With state-of-the-art facilities and a tranquil ambiance,

Siena

Day Trips from Siena

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Volterra

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, or Volterra Cathedral, is a Romanesque church located in the mountaintop Tuscan town of Volterra. In the center of Piazza San Giovanni, the area's most significant religious area, visitors can see old frescoes, fine altarpieces, and incredible ancient architecture dating back as far as a thousand years.

Siena

Siena Synagogue

Siena Synagogue is a historic synagogue in Italy, built in the 18th century and functioning as a focal point for the Jewish community in Siena to this day. Marked by a simple façade and an exquisitely decorated interior, the synagogue and adjoining Jewish Museum allow visitors to learn about the Jewish presence and persecution in Siena dating back to the 12th century.

San Gimignano

Torre e Casa Campatelli

Torre e Casa Campatelli is a tower house that once belonged to the Campatellis, a family of Florentine entrepreneurs and landowners who, from the early 19th century, associated their name with this 12th-century building.

Castelnuovo dell’Abate

Abbazia di Sant'Antimo

The ancient Abbey of Sant'Antimo was once home to Benedictine monks. It was restored in 1870 by architect Giuseppe Partini and is now used as a concert and cultural venue.