Biblioteca Piccolomini

Biblioteca Piccolomini

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 narrative frescoes, painted by Bernardino Pinturicchio, depicting the life of Piccolomini, and admire the third-century group of Roman statues in the centre of the hall.
NH Siena

NH Siena

Siena Area, Tuscany

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0.6 Km to Biblioteca Piccolomini

  • Spacious, modern rooms
  • Located in the centre of Siena
  • Great for sightseeing
  • 1.6km from Siena Train station
  • Certified Sustainable Hotel
Hotel Le Fontanelle

Hotel Le Fontanelle

Siena Area, Tuscany

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9.5 Km to Biblioteca Piccolomini

  • Spectacular countryside views
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  • Indoor pool and wellness facilities
  • Classic Tuscan style
  • Surrounded by gardens
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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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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Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Siena Area, Tuscany

At the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo you can see original architectural remnants and precious works of art that were formerly in, or part of, the Duomo cathedral. There is also an extensive collection of...

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