Basilica of San Domenico

Basilica of San Domenico

The Basilica of San Domenico is a vast brick church, founded by the Dominicans in 1125, with good views of the city. The church is closely linked to St Catherine of Siena, whose head is enshrined in a gilt case on the altar. There are also frescoes and art works including a portrait of St Catherine.
NH Siena

NH Siena

Siena Area, Tuscany

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  • Located in the centre of Siena
  • Great for sightseeing
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Hotel Le Fontanelle

Siena Area, Tuscany

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Biblioteca Piccolomini

Biblioteca Piccolomini

Siena Area, Tuscany

The Biblioteca Piccolomini was built in 1492 by Pope Pius III to house the books of his uncle Enea Silvio Piccolomini, Pope Pius II. Today you can still see a collection of the books. Look out for the colourful...

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Cripta Del Duomo

Cripta Del Duomo

Siena Area, Tuscany

The crypt of the Cathedral is worth a visit in its own right. It's wonderfully decorated with frescoes of the Siena school dating back to the 13th century, which retain much of their original colour. Look out...

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Siena Cathedral

Siena Cathedral

Siena Area, Tuscany

Siena Cathedral, or Duomo, is impressive in scale and detail. There are intricate designs wherever you look from the beautiful mosaics on the floor, to the towering black-and-white striped marble columns. Look...

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