Basilica dell'Osservanza

Basilica dell'Osservanza

Basilica dell'Osservanza on the outskirts of Siena is one of the city’s most important religious buildings. The church has a high dome and a simple façade, and houses many fine artworks, like the Triptych by Sassetta and terracotta by Andrea della Robbia. You can see the church lit up at night from the city centre.
Opera in the evening

Opera in the evening

Siena Area, Tuscany

Going to an Italian Opera in Siena is a must for culture vultures. Regular recitals of favourite excerpts from the likes of Tosca and La Traviata are held in the former church of Santo Stefano, near Piazza...

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Palazzo Salimbeni

Palazzo Salimbeni

Siena Area, Tuscany

Palazzo Salimbeni is an urban palace built in the 14th century as the home of a merchant family. It was remodelled in neo-gothic style inspired by the Palazzo Pubblico in the 19th century. Today, it houses the...

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Loggia del Papa

Loggia del Papa

Siena Area, Tuscany

Loggia del Papa is a fine example of 15th-century Renaissance architecture. A loggia is a covered gallery or corridor usually on an upper level but, as in this case, sometimes at ground level. The open-air...

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