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Cathedral of Siena + Piccolomini Palace
Book once and enhance your experience with this convenient combination of 2 must sees
Palazzo Piccolomini di Pienza: Entry Ticket
Explore one of the oldest examples of Renaissance design in a stunning palace
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Last admission: 30 minutes before closing
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Audio guide: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
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Wheelchair accessible
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Live guide: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Enter a world of thrilling history and beautiful architecture - plus peek inside the pope's bedroom - at Pienza's magnificent Piccolomini Palace, built for Pope Pius II in the 15th century! Explore Renaissance life through its sumptuous architecture, priceless artworks and artifacts, and get inspired by the cool contemporary art gallery.
The gigantic Palazzo Piccolomini was built between 1460 and 1495 and is one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture and design in the world.
It's just as opulent as you'd expect inside, with its Neo-Renaissance frescoes (added in the 1800s) and beautifully designed furniture and fittings on and around every corner.
On the first floor, browse the palace museum for an introduction to the building's rich history and learn the stories of various holy figures who called it home. Look out for the Hall of the Ancestors, featuring a portrait of the pope by Ventura Salimbeni.
Check out the current temporary exhibitions, then stretch your legs in the charming garden. And, for something entirely different, have a peek inside the pope's bedroom!
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