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1. Pinacoteca Nazionale
- Artworks by Siena's master painters
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2. Santa Maria della Scala
- Hospital turned cultural museum and art exhibition space
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3. Opera della Metropolitana
- Masterpieces of 14th & 15th-Century Art
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4. Palazzo Pubblico e Museo Civico
- Climb the tower for amazing views of Siena and the Tuscan countryside
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5. Piazza del Campo
- Start your exploration here, Siena's main square
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6. St. Catherines Home (Casa di Santa Caterina)
- St. Catherine's childhood home converted to a peaceful, reflective sanctuary
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7. Libreria Piccolomini
- Ornately painted ceilings and illuminated manuscripts
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8. Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni)
- 15th Century art treasures; located in the back of the Duomo
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9. Il Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria)
- Famous frescoes and Gothic architecture.
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10. Chiesa di San Francesco
- Classic Gothic church used as an army barrack during WWII
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Like most of Italy, Siena is chock full of fascinating history, famous art and amazing food. The main center of town is the Piazza del Campo, which doubles as a racetrack twice a year during the Palio celebration. Siena is perhaps most famous for this bareback horserace. Il Palio has a history almost as long as the town itself. This chaotic event is held July 2 and Aug. 16. While this is not necessarily the best time to visit for tourists looking for a relaxing break, it is amazing for those wanting to experience the real heartbeat of Siena.
Siena's glory period was during the medieval ages, so you can expect to see a lot of pre-Renaissance art in the museums. One of the best places for this is the Pinacoteca, which features famous Sienese artwork from the medieval period.
The Piazza Publico, or town hall, is an 800-year-old structure that houses fascinating artwork (mainly frescoes) commissioned by the local government. From here you can access the 14th century Torre del Mangia, which offers some of the best bird's-eye views of Siena.
